[HTML][HTML] The Geographic Distribution of Loa loa in Africa: Results of Large-Scale Implementation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA)
HGM Zour�, S Wanji, M Noma…�- PLoS neglected�…, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Background Loiasis is a major obstacle to ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis control
and lymphatic filariasis elimination in central Africa. In communities with a high level of�…
and lymphatic filariasis elimination in central Africa. In communities with a high level of�…
Relationships between the prevalence and intensity of Loa loa infection in the Central province of Cameroon
M Boussinesq, J Gardon, J Kamgno…�- Annals of Tropical�…, 2001 - Taylor & Francis
Ivermectin treatment may induce marked adverse effects in those harbouring> 8000 Loa
microfilariae (mff)/ml of blood, individuals with> 30 000 Loa mff/ml being at risk of developing�…
microfilariae (mff)/ml of blood, individuals with> 30 000 Loa mff/ml being at risk of developing�…
Severe adverse reaction risks during mass treatment with ivermectin in loiasis-endemic areas
JP Chippaux, M Boussinesq, J Gardon…�- Parasitology Today, 1996 - cell.com
The control of onchocerciasis remains a priority in sub-Saharan Africa. lean-Philippe
Chippaux, Michel Boussinesq, Jacques Gardon, Nathalie Gardon-Wendei and] ean�…
Chippaux, Michel Boussinesq, Jacques Gardon, Nathalie Gardon-Wendei and] ean�…
Loiasis
M Boussinesq�- Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Loiasis affects millions of individuals living in the forest and savannah regions of Central
Africa. In some areas, this disease constitutes one of the most common reasons for medical�…
Africa. In some areas, this disease constitutes one of the most common reasons for medical�…
A Test-and-Not-Treat Strategy for Onchocerciasis in Loa loa–Endemic Areas
J Kamgno, SD Pion, CB Chesnais…�- …�England Journal of�…, 2017 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Implementation of an ivermectin-based community treatment strategy for the
elimination of onchocerciasis or lymphatic filariasis has been delayed in Central Africa�…
elimination of onchocerciasis or lymphatic filariasis has been delayed in Central Africa�…
[PDF][PDF] Rapid assessment method for prevalence and intensity of Loa loa infection
I Takougang, M Meremikwu, S Wandji…�- Bulletin of the World�…, 2002 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVE: To assess the validity of observations on eye worm and Calabar swellings for
the rapid assessment of the prevalence and intensity of loiasis at the community level�…
the rapid assessment of the prevalence and intensity of loiasis at the community level�…
Serious reactions after mass treatment of onchocerciasis with ivermectin in an area endemic for Loa loa infection
J Gardon, N Gardon-Wendel, J Kamgno, JP Chippaux…�- The Lancet, 1997 - thelancet.com
Summary Background In 1995, the World Bank launched an African Programme for
Onchocerciasis Control to eliminate Onchocerca volvulus disease from 19 African countries�…
Onchocerciasis Control to eliminate Onchocerca volvulus disease from 19 African countries�…
Loa loa—does it deserve to be neglected?
WG Metzger, B Mordm�ller�- The Lancet infectious diseases, 2014 - thelancet.com
More than 10 million people in western and central Africa are estimated to be infected with
Loa loa filarial nematodes. Like most other infectious diseases, L loa filariasis (loiasis)�…
Loa loa filarial nematodes. Like most other infectious diseases, L loa filariasis (loiasis)�…
[HTML][HTML] The population biology and transmission dynamics of Loa loa
C Whittaker, M Walker, SDS Pion, CB Chesnais…�- Trends in�…, 2018 - cell.com
Endemic to Central Africa, loiasis–or African eye worm (caused by the filarial nematode Loa
loa)–affects more than 10 million people. Despite causing ocular and systemic symptoms, it�…
loa)–affects more than 10 million people. Despite causing ocular and systemic symptoms, it�…
Prevalences of Loa loa microfilaraemia throughout the area endemic for the infection
M Boussinesq, J Gardon�- Annals of Tropical Medicine &�…, 1997 - Taylor & Francis
Several cases of encephalopathy recorded in Cameroon since 1991 were in patients with
very high, coincident, Loa loa microfilaraemias who had been treated with ivermectin for�…
very high, coincident, Loa loa microfilaraemias who had been treated with ivermectin for�…