The thread-like worm Loa Loa swimming around inside the eye! This was taken prior to the surgical removal of a loa loa worm from the subconjunctival tissue of the eye. As previously discussed, Loa loa is a blood dwelling nematode that is parasitic in humans and passes through the repeated bites of deerflies. The adult worm wanders through the subcutaneous tissue but is most obvious as it crosses the conjunctiva of the eye hence leading to its common name, the African eye worm. Like all roundworm
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The thread-like worm Loa Loa swimming around inside the eye! This was taken prior to the surgical removal of a loa loa worm from the subconjunctival tissue of the eye. As previously discussed, Loa loa is a blood dwelling nematode that is parasitic in humans and passes through the repeated bites of deerflies. The adult worm wanders through the subcutaneous tissue but is most obvious as it crosses the conjunctiva of the eye hence leading to its common name, the African eye worm. Like all roundworm
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Medicos Nexus on Instagram: "LOA LOA (African Eye Worm) Loa loa is a filarial parasitic infection caused by Loa loa, characterized by migration of the adult worm across the subconjunctival tissue of the eye. 🦟 Mode of transmission • Transmitted by the bite of Chrysops fly (deer fly) • Endemic in West and Central Africa 🌍 🧬 Causative organism • Loa loa (filarial nematode) • Adult worms migrate through subcutaneous tissue 👁️ Ocular manifestation • Live worm seen moving across conjunctiva 👀 •
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Medicos Nexus on Instagram: "LOA LOA (African Eye Worm) Loa loa is a filarial parasitic infection caused by Loa loa, characterized by migration of the adult worm across the subconjunctival tissue of the eye. 🦟 Mode of transmission • Transmitted by the bite of Chrysops fly (deer fly) • Endemic in West and Central Africa 🌍 🧬 Causative organism • Loa loa (filarial nematode) • Adult worms migrate through subcutaneous tissue 👁️ Ocular manifestation • Live worm seen moving across conjunctiva 👀 •
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Awareness is Power: Protect Your Eyes, Protect Your Future 👁️✨ Loa loa disease often called the African eye worm reminds us how closely our environment and our health are connected. It doesn’t start in the eyes; it starts with a simple insect bite. This condition is caused by a tiny parasite transmitted through the bite of Chrysops flies (deer flies), common in rainforest and swampy areas. These flies bite during the day, especially when people are farming, fetching water, or working outdoors.
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Awareness is Power: Protect Your Eyes, Protect Your Future 👁️✨ Loa loa disease often called the African eye worm reminds us how closely our environment and our health are connected. It doesn’t start in the eyes; it starts with a simple insect bite. This condition is caused by a tiny parasite transmitted through the bite of Chrysops flies (deer flies), common in rainforest and swampy areas. These flies bite during the day, especially when people are farming, fetching water, or working outdoors.
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