Association between arterial stiffness and Loa loa microfilaremia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: A population-based cross-sectional study (the MorLo project).

Jérémy T CampilloValentin DupasquierElodie LebredonchelLudovic G RancéMarlhand C HemilemboloSébastien D S PionMichel BoussinesqFrançois MissamouAntonia Perez MartinCédric B Chesnais

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2024)

A potential link between high L. loa microfilaremia and cardiovascular health deterioration is suggested. Further studies are required to confirm and explore this association.

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blood pressure
south africa
quality improvement
case control
human health
risk assessment