A Case of Possible Loiasis Contracted in Cameroon and Diagnosed in Milan, Italy, and Review of Cases Published in Dermatological Journals
Loiasis is an infestation of the skin and eyes caused by the nematode Loa loa. We report a case of loiasis in a woman who contracted the infestation in Cameroon. The clinical picture was characterized by Calabar swellings on the upper limbs and axillary lymphadenopathy. Laboratory tests revealed per...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/513939 |