MM260302: Loa Loa
The parasite identified is Loa loa, a filarial nematode endemic to West and Central Africa. It is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected Chrysops fly (deer fly).
Morphology Monday | Case MM260302
This week’s case involves a 34 year old aid worker, who recently returned to the UK after spending two years in West Africa, with significant time spent in the rainforest regions.