Atlas of Ophthalmology

Loiasis, Conjunctiva

Loiasis, Conjunctiva
Here we see the adult form of the long, nearly transparent Loa-Loa worm under the conjunctiva. It causes itching and burning and irritation of the conjunctiva. The worm is usually found in the skin. Its filariae inhabit all tissues of the body.
Ruprecht, Klaus, Prof. Dr. med., Universitäts-Augenklinik, Homburg/Saar, Germany
B74.3
Systemic Diseases -> Infections -> Parasites
filariasis, parasite
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