Loa Loa Flashcards
Loa loa exhibit a what type of appearance?
Cylindrical threadlike
What is the arrangement of nuclei in tail?
Distinct continuous row of nuclei; extend to tip of tail
What is the periodicity of Loa loa?
Diurnal periodicity - 10:15 AM ro 2:15 PM
What is the specimen of choice for Loa loa?
Giemsa stained blood
The migrating adult worms may be extracted from a ______
variety of body location, including eye
Specificity technique for Loa loa?
Knott technique
What are the 3 vectors of Loa loa?
- Chrysops fly
- Tabanid
- Mango fly
Where does adult Loa loa multiply in body?
subcutaneous tissues
What occurs when infected by loa loa?
Eosinophilia and calabar or transient subcutaneous swelling
Where does chrysops fly mostly found?
It inhabits in Africa especially the rainforest belt region
After initial bite of Loa loa, what can you experience?
Pruritis (itchy skin) and localized pain
What swelling develops when infected?
Calabar swelling
When does adult worms be noticeable
When it migrate under conjunctive of the eye crossing under the skin of bridge of nose
Preventions of Loa loa
Personal protection, destroy vector breeding areas, prophylactic DEC
Preventions of Loa loa
Personal protection, destroy vector breeding areas, prophylactic DEC
