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| Disease found: | Acanthocheilonemiasis |
| Current as of: | Thu Nov 21 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. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | None are recruiting, but can sign up to be notified when one becomes available |