ICD-11 code : 1F66.0;
Preferred Label : Loiasis;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Loa loa. This disease is
characterized by Calabar swellings found anywhere on the body (commonly found near
joints). This disease may also present with generalized itching, muscle pain, joint
pain, fatigue or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is through the bite of an infected
fly (genus Chrysops). Confirmation is by identification of adult Loa loa in the skin
or eye, Loa loa microfilariae in a blood sample obtained in the day (1000 - 1400),
or detection of antibodies against Loa loa in a blood sample.;
ICD-11 synonym : Eye worm disease of Africa; African eyeworm disease; Loa loa infestation; Calabar swelling;
ICD-11 inclusion : Eye worm disease of Africa; Loa loa infestation; Calabar swelling;
Origin ID : 709184369;
UMLS CUI : C0023968;
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A disease caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Loa loa. This disease is
characterized by Calabar swellings found anywhere on the body (commonly found near
joints). This disease may also present with generalized itching, muscle pain, joint
pain, fatigue or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is through the bite of an infected
fly (genus Chrysops). Confirmation is by identification of adult Loa loa in the skin
or eye, Loa loa microfilariae in a blood sample obtained in the day (1000 - 1400),
or detection of antibodies against Loa loa in a blood sample.
