Orbital Loiasis Masquerading as Orbital Cellulitis: A Case Series
Background: Orbital loiasis is a rare ocular disease which is sparsely reported in the literature. It is caused by the human filarial parasite, Loa loa, which is rarely found in other continents except in Africa and among African immigrants. The ocular presentation of orbital loiasis is similar to o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu
2016-06-01
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Series: | Annals of Health Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.annalsofhealthresearch.com/index.php/ahr/article/view/24 |