Mansonelliasis

MONDO:0005838

A parasitic infection caused by the nematode Mansonella, including M. ozzardi, M. perstans (Dipetalonema perstans), and M. streptocerca (Dipetalonema streptocerca). Signs and symptoms include pruritus, headache, fever, arthralgias, and eosinophilia.

Also known as: Acanthocheilonema perstans infection, Acanthocheilonemiasis, Dipetalonema infection, Dipetalonema infections, Mansonella perstans, Mansonella perstans caused disease or disorder, Mansonella perstans infections, Mansonellosis

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Mansonelliasis itself.

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↑ Rhabditida infectious disease (24) ↑ Filariasis (15)

Sub-types of Mansonelliasis

Mansonella ozzardi infection 0 trials

Including sub-types (2) Tagged with Mansonelliasis (1)

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Scientists seek clues to why some get sick from parasitic worms

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This study looks at how people's immune systems react to infections from parasitic worms, which can cause serious health problems like swelling, blindness, or heart disease. Researchers will evaluate and treat up to 500 participants aged 3 to 100 using standard medical tests and …

Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC

Mansonelliasis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Scientists seek clues to why some get sick from parasitic worms