In:
International Journal of Dermatology, Wiley, Vol. 59, No. 4 ( 2020-04), p. 482-483
Abstract:
Loa loa filariasis is usually found in the forest areas of Central and West Africa. We report a case that was diagnosed in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), a savanna area. The patient lived in Gabon but was visiting his family in Ouagadougou. He complained of fatigue, fever, itchy legs with scratch marks, and intermittent edema of the legs. A blood smear was first examined for malaria parasites, but Loa loa microfilariae were observed. Laboratory tests showed hypereosinophilia (30%). Transient angioedema (Calabar edema) was observed. Loa loa filariasis was diagnosed based on these findings. There were no other laboratory test abnormalities, and ophthalmological examination was normal. The patient received a single dose of ivermectin at 200 µg/kg. After 1 month, the patient's course was favorable and a control blood smear was negative.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0011-9059
,
1365-4632
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020365-2
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