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(B74.3) Loiasis
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3 816 in individuals diagnosis loiasis confirmed
Diagnosis loiasis is diagnosed Men are 23.17% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis loiasis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis loiasis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease loiasis - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 25-29, 35-39, 45-49, 55-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 30-34, 40-44, 50-54, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 25-39, 45-49, 55-59, 65-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-24, 40-44, 50-54, 60-64
Disease Features loiasis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Loiasis - what does this mean
Loiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) loa loa. it is transmitted by the bite of certain species of the chrysops fly, commonly known as the deerfly. the larvae of the parasite migrate through the body and can cause severe inflammation and swelling of the tissues, known as calabar swellings.
What happens during the disease - loiasis
Loiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the nematode parasite loa loa. it is transmitted through the bite of an infected chrysops fly. the parasite then migrates through the subcutaneous tissue, resulting in localized swelling and inflammation. this can lead to systemic symptoms, including fever, headaches, and joint pain. in some cases, the parasite can migrate to the eye and cause vision problems. loiasis can also lead to anemia due to the destruction of red blood cells by the parasite.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Blood tests to detect the presence of Loa loa microfilariae
- Skin snip tests to detect the presence of adult worms
- Ultrasound imaging to detect the presence of adult worms
- MRI or CT scan to detect the presence of larval cysts
- Serological tests to detect antibodies to Loa loa
- Antigen test to detect the presence of Loa loa antigens
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Treating Loiasis
- Administering a single dose of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) to reduce the number of adult worms
- Administering albendazole for 2 weeks to reduce the number of adult worms
- Administering ivermectin to reduce the number of microfilariae
- Administering corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Using antimalarial drugs to reduce the number of microfilariae
- Using antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections
- Providing symptomatic relief with analgesics and antipyretics
- Providing nutritional support to improve the patient's overall health
- Providing education and counseling to the patient and family
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Loiasis - Prevention
Loiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the bite of the female blackfly. prevention is best achieved by avoiding areas where the blackfly is endemic, using insect repellents, wearing protective clothing, and using insecticide-treated bed nets. vaccines are not available for loiasis.