Chronic kidney disease related to Loa loa microfilaremia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: a population-based cross-sectional study

Chronic kidney disease related to Loa loa microfilaremia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: a population-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Loiasis affects millions in Central Africa and, though historically considered benign, emerging data suggest possible renal involvement. This study investigated the association between Loa microfilaremia and renal function. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in the Repu...

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Main Authors: Charlotte Boullé, Jérémy T. Campillo, Marlhand C. Hemilembolo, Elodie Lebredonchel, Valentin Dupasquier, Jean Claude Djontu, Sébastien D. S. Pion, Laurène Tardieu, Ludovic Rancé, François Missamou, Francine Ntoumi, Michel Boussinesq, Cédric B. Chesnais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Loiasis
Filariasis
Kidney
Ultrasonographic examination
Chronic kidney disease
Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-025-01356-y
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