https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi Loa loa en-us 2021-12-01 02:36:41 UTC 2026-01-29 03:00:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9ff.png wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921884111 This unsightly parasite is scientifically known as Loa loa (African Eye Worm) and causes the disease known as Loiasis]]> 2021-12-01 02:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921884111 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921886997 Hi, I am Weston Warren and today I will be sharing with you (the audience) a parasite I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. If you have a weak stomach now is the time to turn away ]]> 2021-12-01 02:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921886997 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921895670 Symptoms of this disease include swelling in the arms and legs near joints. The most recognizable symptom of this disease is a visible worm that appears in the eye, which most commonly only cause irritation and discomfort. ]]> 2021-12-01 03:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921895670 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921906433 Loa loa is passed to humans through the infected bites of Deer Flies. If a Deer Fly bites an infected human and consumes that human's blood, it will then be infected as well. ]]> 2021-12-01 03:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921906433 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921917557 While worm extraction out of the eye seems to be a great priority, this does not rid the patient of Loiasis. Often, diethylcarbamazine treatments are used to rid the body of the parasite. If these do not work after multiple attempts, doctors may turn to albendazole to kill the parasites. ]]> 2021-12-01 03:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921917557 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921918555 2021-12-01 03:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921918555 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921925203 Here is an example of a Deer Fly, which is responsible for the transmission of Loa Loa ]]> 2021-12-01 03:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921925203 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921934996 We are fortunate that we do not have to deal with Loa loa here in Mississippi. The fly that transmits Loa loa is found in Central Africa, specifically near rain forested areas. Anyone is susceptible to Loiasis and the best way to avoid contracting the disease is to steer clear of swampy, wet areas and wood fires. ]]> 2021-12-01 03:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921934996 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921937678 Here is a photo of another extraction]]> 2021-12-01 03:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921937678 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921939031 Slight swelling can also occur in the eyelids. It is hard to see but the arrows help indicate where swelling has occured]]> 2021-12-01 03:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921939031 wwarren21 https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921946790 Unfortunately, there is no current prevention plans imposed by any governing authority. The best advice is to stay away from low lying wetlands and wood fires. Deer flies are attracted to these areas as well human movement. The only other tip is to only travel to places where parasite treatment is ongoing and frequent. This reduces the chance that you will encounter someone who could spread the parasite. ]]> 2021-12-01 03:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wwarren21/tabprjj974rumpgi/wish/1921946790