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ketoprofen and Loiasis

ketoprofen has been researched along with Loiasis in 1 studies

Ketoprofen: An IBUPROFEN-type anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic. It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
ketoprofen : An oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2.

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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A Cameroonian affected with massive Loa loa infection developed febrile arthritis with involvement of both knees and the left ankle."1.26Microfilarial polyarthritis in a massive Loa loa infestation. A case report. ( Auquier, L; Bouvet, JP; Thérizol, M, 1977)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bouvet, JP1
Thérizol, M1
Auquier, L1

Other Studies

1 other study available for ketoprofen and Loiasis

ArticleYear
Microfilarial polyarthritis in a massive Loa loa infestation. A case report.
    Acta tropica, 1977, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Arthritis, Infectious; Filariasis; Humans; Ketoprofen; Loiasis; Male

1977