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| Disease found: | Acanthocheilonemiasis |
| Current as of: | Mon Sep 16 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | A parasitic infection caused by tropical insect bite carrying ova of filarial worms called Dipetalonema, producing microfilariae in the blood and body fluids dominant in Africa [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Red, itchy skin (pruritis), abdominal and chest pain, muscular pain (myalgia), and areas of localized swelling (edema), hepatomegaly [more info] |
| Diagnosis: | Stool test for ova, blood smear [more info] |
| Treatment: | To remove eggs, antiparasitic drugs like Ivermectin or diethyl-carbamazine (DEC), surgery for removal of large parasites [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | May need long term antiparasitic therapy and repeat imaging to ensure grown parasites are surgically removed [more info] |
| Referral: | No specific physicians specialize in this condition but NORD recommends various rare disease clinics. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. TeleRare Health for virtual care and consults is also recommended. |
| Clinical Trials: | None are recruiting, but can sign up to be notified when one becomes available |