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Loa loa microfilariae aspirated during oocyte retrieval
A Wisanto1, M Laureys, M Camus
1Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Hospital, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.
Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Loa loa, a parasitic worm, was unexpectedly found in ovarian follicular fluid during fertility treatments. This unusual finding in non-endemic areas highlights potential concerns for parasitic infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Loa loa is a filarial parasite endemic to West and Central Africa.
- While generally considered mildly pathogenic in endemic regions, its presence elsewhere can be a concern.