Loaiasis (Loa loa) in an African student in Indiana

Kazacos, K.R.; Smith, L.E.

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 28(2): 213-215

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9637
PMID: 287388
Document Number: 147927
Loaiasis was seen in an African student in Indiana [USA], who had non-specific complaints, a leukocyte count of 8400/mm3, a 47% eosinophilia and a high L. loa [eye-worm] microfilaremia. Successful treatment with diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan) produced no allergic manifestations and no reactions to the adult parasites were evident.

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