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Loa loa, known as the eye worm, is a filarial nematode that causes loiasis, primarily transmitted through the bite of infected mango flies. The infection affects approximately 13 million people, particularly in the equatorial rainforests of West and Central Africa, with symptoms including conjunctival irritation and Calabar swelling. Diagnosis involves clinical observation and laboratory tests, while treatment options include surgical removal and microfilaricidal drugs, with caution required to avoid compli
- Author
- Matamando Mwanza
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- EN