Focal spleen lesions in loiasis: A pilot study in Gabon
Focal spleen lesions in loiasis: A pilot study in Gabon
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Adegbite, Bayode R. , Gobbi, Federico G. , Mazzi, Cristina , Beral M’Baidiguim, Fabrice , Lumeka, Anita , Obele Ndong, Andréa R.O , Edoa, Jean R. , Honkpéhèdji, Yabo J. , Zinsou, Jeannot F. , Dejon-Agobé, Jean C. , Zoleko-Manego, Rella , Ramharter, Michael , Adegnika, Ayola A. and Tamarozzi, Francesca
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Infection with the filarial nematode Loa loa, endemic in Central and Western Africa, has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. A number of reports described the presence of spleen nodules, originating from degenerating microfilariae, in humans and animals infected with L. loa. The long-term consequences of this process on individu...
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Focal spleen lesions in loiasis: A pilot study in Gabon
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_eeaeff4910104e0dab9084ad3d155f1b
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_eeaeff4910104e0dab9084ad3d155f1b
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0012448
