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diazepam and Loiasis

diazepam has been researched along with Loiasis in 1 studies

Diazepam: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
diazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one substituted by a chloro group at position 7, a methyl group at position 1 and a phenyl group at position 5.

Loiasis: A parasitic infection caused by the nematode Loa loa. The vector in the transmission of this infection is the horsefly (Tabanus) or the deerfly or mango fly (Chrysops). The larvae may be seen just beneath the skin or passing through the conjunctiva. Eye lesions are not uncommon. The disease is generally mild and painless.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wiesinger, EC1
Winkler, S1
Egger, S1
Burgmann, H1
Graninger, W1

Other Studies

1 other study available for diazepam and Loiasis

ArticleYear
[African eye worm as initial manifestation of loaiasis].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1995, Aug-25, Volume: 120, Issue:34-35

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Animals; Cameroon; Diazepam; Diethylcarbamazine; Drug Administration Schedule;

1995