Abstract
We report 74 patients in Italy infected with Mansonella perstans nematodes, a poorly described filarial parasite. M. perstans nematodes should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients with eosinophilia from disease-endemic countries. Serologic analysis is useful for screening, and testing for microfilaremia in peripheral blood should be performed for parasite-positive patients.
Highlights
All other clinicians completing this activity will be issued a certificate of participation
Distinguish the most common country of origin among patients infected with Mansonella perstans in the current study
We report 74 patients in Italy infected with Mansonella perstans nematodes, a poorly described filarial parasite
Summary
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:. Identify the life cycle of Mansonella perstans. Distinguish the most common country of origin among patients infected with Mansonella perstans in the current study. Assess common symptoms of infection with Mansonella perstans. Identify first-line treatment for Mansonella perstans in the current study. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
