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A case of loiasis

Y S Chun1, S I Chun, K I Im

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Pochon CHA Medical College, Pundang CHA Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Yonsei Medical Journal
|May 20, 1998
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Loiasis, a parasitic worm infection, is rare in Korea but should be considered in travelers returning from endemic African regions. Early diagnosis through methods like ELISA is crucial for patients presenting with Calabar swellings and eosinophilia.

Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Loa loa infection, or loiasis, is endemic to West and Central Africa.
  • The prevalence of loiasis in non-endemic regions like Korea is exceptionally low.
  • International travel increases the risk of importing tropical diseases into non-endemic areas.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient in Korea who developed Calabar swellings after traveling to Cameroon.
  • The patient presented with temporary localized edema, a characteristic symptom of loiasis.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Findings:

  • This represents the second documented case of loiasis in Korea.
  • The case highlights the potential for loiasis to be diagnosed in non-endemic settings.

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  • ELISA proved effective in diagnosing the parasitic infection.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians in Korea should consider loiasis in the differential diagnosis for patients with eosinophilia and Calabar swellings.
    • Increased global travel necessitates heightened awareness of imported parasitic infections.
    • Prompt diagnosis and management of loiasis are essential, even in low-prevalence areas.