Loa Loa Disease: Mode of Infection and Clinical Signs
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What is the mode of infection for loiasis?

  • Subcutaneous nodule over bony prominence
  • Bite of Simulium fly (correct)
  • Skin darkness (Sawda)
  • Bite of female Sand fly

    • What clinical sign is associated with onchocerciasis?

  • Skin darkness (Sawda)
  • Ulcer with indurated edge which started as a papule
  • Subconjunctival oedema (correct)
  • Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis if patient is immunocompromised

    • What is the cause of manifestation for cutaneous leishmaniasis?

  • Bite of Simulium fly
  • Skin darkness (Sawda)
  • Bite of female Sand fly (correct)
  • Subcutaneous nodule over bony prominence

    • How is the diagnosis of loiasis typically made?

    <p>Blood film between (10 am: 3 pm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for onchocerciasis?

    <p>Ivermectin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasitic stage is involved in cutaneous leishmaniasis?

    <p>(Amastigote, Promastigote)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of cutaneous leishmaniasis?

    <p>(Severe disfigurement in the form of erosion of cartilage of nose or soft palate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the host's inflammatory response to in loiasis?

    <p>(Migrating adult worm or its metabolic products)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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