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Ocular Loiasis in Morocco: A Case Report From a Non-endemic Area
Hala Ait Amar1,2, Houda Safwate1, Amine Razzak1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, MAR.
Cureus
|July 13, 2026
Summary
Loiasis, a rare eye infection caused by the Loa loa worm, was diagnosed in a Moroccan patient. Prompt treatment led to full recovery, emphasizing the need for awareness in non-endemic areas.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Loiasis is a parasitic filarial nematode infection endemic to West and Central Africa.
- Ocular loiasis presents diagnostic challenges, especially in non-endemic regions like Morocco.
- Atypical ocular symptoms can indicate rare parasitic infections.
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