Loa loa filaria

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Loa loa filaria is a microscopic worm which causes the disease loa loa filariasis in humans. It is found in the rainforests of central Africa. Humans contract this disease through the bite of a horse fly.The disease can cause red ichy swellings below the skin which is known as Calabar swellings. The disease can be treated with the drug diethylcarbamazine (DEC).