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Mansonelliasis is the condition of infection by the nematode Mansonella.

The disease exists in Africa and tropical Americas, spread by biting midges or blackflies. It is usually asymptomatic.

Infections by Mansonella perstans, while often asymptomatic, can be associated with angioedema, pruritus, fever, headaches, arthralgias, and neurologic manifestations. Mansonella streptocerca can manifest on the skin via pruritus, papular eruptions and pigmentation changes. Mansonella ozzardi can cause symptoms ...