Unexpected <i>Loa loa</i> Finding in an Asymptomatic Patient From The Gambia: A Case Report

Treviño, Begoña; Zarzuela, Francesc; Oliveira-Souto, Inés; Maturana, Carles Rubio; Serre-Delcor, Núria; Aznar, María Luisa; Pou, Diana; Goterris, Lidia; Salvador, Fernando; Bosch-Nicolau, Pau; Rubio, José Miguel; Ruiz, Edurne; Molina, Israel; Sulleiro, Elena

doi:10.1093/ofid/ofad338

Open Forum Infectious Diseases

2023

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad338

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Unexpected Loa loa Finding in an Asymptomatic Patient From The Gambia: A Case Report

Begoña Treviño

Francesc Zarzuela

Inés Oliveira-Souto

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Abstract: A 17-year-old asymptomatic male from The Gambia presented for a routine health examination after migration to Spain. Laboratory diagnosis confirmed the presence of Loa loa microfilariae. This unusual finding emphasizes the importance of screening in newly arrived migrants and the need of an extended anamnesis including migratory route and previous travels.

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Loa loa and Mansonella perstans infections in non-endemic countries: a narrative review

Alladio,

Buonfrate,

Scarso

et al. 2024

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Purpose of Review Loiasis and mansonellosis are filarial infections potentially causing a relevant impact on morbidity and mortality. In non-endemic countries, there is poor awareness on these conditions, and clinical management is not standardized. Aim of this work is to review current evidence on cases diagnosed in non-endemic areas, in order to guide clinical management. Recent Findings In non-endemic areas, a wider range of symptoms and signs have been reported for both infections, compared to endemic areas. Diagnostic tools include parasitological tests, serology and molecular methods, each one potentially playing a different role (i.e. for screening, determination of microfilarial load, etc). Treatment is not standardized, and first-line drugs might not be available everywhere. Summary Loiasis and mansonellosis can be diagnosed in non-endemic countries; here we comment on strategies for screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up in clinical practice.

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Loa loa and Mansonella perstans infections in non-endemic countries: a narrative review

Alladio,

Buonfrate,

Scarso

et al. 2024

Curr Trop Med Rep

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Unexpected Loa loa Finding in an Asymptomatic Patient From The Gambia: A Case Report

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Loa loa and Mansonella perstans infections in non-endemic countries: a narrative review

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