Brugia malayi (continued)
Figure 4-31. Life cycle of Brugia malayi.
ORGANISM 3: Loa loa
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
COMMON NAME: Eyeworm.
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Africa.
PATHOGENESIS: Swelling, urticaria, fever, neurologic symptoms, allergenic
responses, irritation and destruction of ocular tissues.
HABITAT: Lymphatic system.
VECTOR: Chrysops species.
RESERVOIR HOST: Monkeys.
INFECTIVE FORM: Filariform larva.
MODE OF INFECTION: Inoculation.
PERIODICITY: Diurnal.
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