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Mansonelliasis Perstans

消化内科

Common symptoms

心力衰竭、嗜酸性粒细胞增多、肝脾肿大、心包炎

The pathology of disease

Mansonelliasis perstans: Mansonella perstans in body cavities (pleural/pericardial/peritoneal), mesentery, perirenal, retroperitoneal tissues.

Common Symptoms

Heart failure; eosinophilia; hepatosplenomegaly; pericarditis

Causes and Pathogenesis

Female 70-80 mm × 120 µm; male 45 × 60 µm; microfilariae 200 × 4 µm, unsheathed, non-periodic. Pathogenesis similar to loiasis.

Treatment

Drug, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Mass screen/treat (≥95% blood); mosquito control; surveillance of formerly endemic areas; positive-house mosquito monitoring.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.