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Onchocerca Volvulus
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Summary
Onchocerca Volvulus
is a
Parasitic worm
responsible for the disease known as
River Blindness
, primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of
Infected blackflies
. This condition can lead to severe
Visual Impairment
or blindness, and it is a significant
Public health concern
in certain
Tropical Regions
, particularly in
Sub-Saharan Africa
.
Concepts
Parasitology
River Blindness
Vector-borne Diseases
Blackfly
Microfilariae
Endemic Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Helminthiasis
Public Health
Blindness Prevention
Onchocerciasis
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