The Endocrine System of the Loa Loa
The Loa Loa, also known as the "eye worm", is an infectious species of Nematoda that causes Loa Loa Filariasis. This causes red, itchy swelling of the skin around the eye and irritation and reddening to the eye. It does not, however, harm vision.
The thyroid gland is the biggest and one of the key glands of the Endocrine System. It also produces hormones that can effect the testosterone levels in infected humans. The hormones produced by this gland also benefit the Loa Loa by maintaining metabolism and helping sensory perception, or stimulus.
The Loa Loa, also known as the "eye worm", is an infectious species of Nematoda that causes Loa Loa Filariasis. This causes red, itchy swelling of the skin around the eye and irritation and reddening to the eye. It does not, however, harm vision.
The thyroid gland is the biggest and one of the key glands of the Endocrine System. It also produces hormones that can effect the testosterone levels in infected humans. The hormones produced by this gland also benefit the Loa Loa by maintaining metabolism and helping sensory perception, or stimulus.