infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
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onchocerciasis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | river blindness |
| Type of | infestation |
Examples of onchocerciasis
onchocerciasis
It's estimated that about 2 million Sudanese are infected with onchocerciasis.
From the sciencedaily.com
River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is spread by various species of black fly.
From the newscientist.com
Onchocerciasis ranks as the second-leading cause of blindness, according to the WHO.
From the bloomberg.com
The other challenge the onchocerciasis community faces is surveillance.
From the guardian.co.uk
Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection that causes skin and eye inflammation and can lead to blindness.
From the guardian.co.uk
Since reinfection can always occur, most victims of onchocerciasis will have to take ivermectin for life.
From the time.com
Two of the diseases, onchocerciasis, known as river blindness, and trachoma, a bacterial eye infection, cause blindness.
From the kentucky.com
Also known as onchocerciasis, river blindness affects more than 17 million people worldwide, particularly in rural Africa.
From the sciencedaily.com
Serious reactions after mass treatment of onchocerciasis with ivermectin in an area endemic for Loa loa infection.
From the nature.com
- Infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
- Onchocerciasis (or), also known as river blindness and Robles' Disease, is a parasitic disease caused by infection by Onchocerca volvulus, a nematode (roundworm). Onchocerciasis is the world's second-leading infectious cause of blindness. ...
- Commonly called "river blindness," onchocerciasis is caused by a parasitic worm, which is spread in the human bloodstream through bites from blackflies and buffalo gnats found in parts of Africa, South America, and Central America. ...
