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Whittaker C., Walker M., Pion Sébastien, Chesnais C. B., Boussinesq Michel, Basanez M. G. (2018). The population biology and transmission dynamics of Loa loa. Trends in Parasitology, 34 (4), p. 335-350. ISSN 1471-4922.

Titre du document
The population biology and transmission dynamics of Loa loa
Année de publication
2018
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000432163800010
Auteurs
Whittaker C., Walker M., Pion Sébastien, Chesnais C. B., Boussinesq Michel, Basanez M. G.
Source
Trends in Parasitology, 2018, 34 (4), p. 335-350 ISSN 1471-4922
Endemic to Central Africa, loiasis - or African eye worm (caused by the filarial nematode Loa loa) - affects more than 10 million people. Despite causing ocular and systemic symptoms, it has typically been considered a benign condition, only of public health relevance because it impedes mass drug administration-based interventions against onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis in co-endemic areas. Recent research has challenged this conception, demonstrating excess mortality associated with high levels of infection, implying that loiasis warrants attention as an intrinsic public health problem. This review summarises available information on the key parasitological, entomological, and epidemiological characteristics of the infection and argues for the mobilisation of resources to control the disease, and the development of a mathematical transmission model to guide deployment of interventions.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050] ; Entomologie médicale / Parasitologie / Virologie [052]
Description Géographique
AFRIQUE CENTRALE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010072858]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010072858
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