Publications by authors named "Helmut Ramharter"
Am J Trop Med Hyg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Loiasis is a filarial infection found mainly in central and western Africa, causing various symptoms that need to be understood for better patient care and to assess its health impact.
- - In-depth interviews with patients in Gabon revealed that many experienced recurring stabbing pain in the mouth, especially those with migratory loiasis, with 22% reporting transient tooth pain.
- - This oral pain may be linked to swelling in the mouth's soft tissues, similar to symptoms observed in other filarial infections, highlighting its clinical relevance in loiasis.
