Tissue Nematodes - LOA LOA Flashcards

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African eye worm

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Loa loa

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Transmission of Loa loa

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DEER FLY OR MANGO FLY (CHRYOPS)

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Characterized by subcutaneous edema and worm crawling across the conjunctive

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LOAIASIS

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Subcutaneous edema

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Calabar swellings

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Treatment for loiaisis

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Diethylcarbamazine

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