Loiasis

Alias:

Eye Worm Disease of Africa

African Eyeworm Disease

Loa Loa Infestation

Calabar Swelling

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Medical Symptom

Gene & Mutation

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References Literature

Loiasis, also known as eye worm disease of africa, is related to dirofilariasis and filariasis. An important gene associated with Loiasis is IL10 (Interleukin 10), and among its related pathways/superpathways are MIF Mediated Glucocorticoid Regulation and TGF-Beta Pathway. The drugs Ivermectin and Anthelmintics have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include eye and skin, and related phenotype is digestive/alimentary.

Related ID：

MALACARDS：LSS001

MESH：D008118

ICD11：709184369