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  • Parasitology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Loiasis, a vector-borne parasitic disease, historically neglected, is now a significant public health concern in endemic regions of Central and West Africa.
  • Chronic loiasis infection leads to organ damage and increased mortality, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to severe side effects from inappropriate treatments.
  • Imported loiasis cases are common in Europe due to population movements, challenging healthcare providers with limited diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current knowledge on managing imported loiasis.
  • To propose an optimal patient management approach and a decision-making algorithm for clinicians in non-endemic areas.
  • To address the challenges of diagnosing and treating imported loiasis, preventing severe adverse effects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current knowledge on loiasis management.
  • Development of a decision-making algorithm for imported loiasis.
  • Emphasis on pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and adapted therapeutic strategies for non-endemic areas.

Main Results:

  • Loiasis management requires an optimized approach to prevent severe adverse effects.
  • A decision-making algorithm is proposed to aid clinicians in non-endemic areas.
  • Updated data on pathophysiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of imported loiasis is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • The proposed decision-making algorithm aims to improve clinical practice for imported loiasis.
  • Further research and updated guidelines are needed for optimal patient care in non-endemic settings.