Loa loa microfilaremia in a blood donor—A case report

Bolaji N. Thomas, Adetayo F. Fagbenro-Beyioku

Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, USA.
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.4236/crcm.2013.21013                

Abstract

We report a case of Loa loa microfilaremia in a healthy blood donor. The potential for transfusion-transmitted infection and the possibility of transfusion-associated allergic reactions calls for stringent donor requirements. We recommend that all blood products be additionally screened for possible hemoparasites.

Keywords

Loa loa; Microfilaremia; Transfusion; Antibodies; Asymptomatic

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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