Presentation
Scaly itchy rash since a recent holiday in Africa. superficial lacerations on hands and both shins.
Patient Data
Age: Young adult.
Gender: Male
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Within the soft tissues, there are curvilinear areas of soft tissue calcification.
These have the appearances of infection, and Loa Loa is most likely.
Case Discussion
Loa-Loa is an endemic filariasis in parts of central and west Africa.
It is caused by bites from the deer fly, and skin and eye infestations are common.
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