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River Blindness
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Summary
River Blindness
, or onchocerciasis, is a
Neglected tropical disease
caused by the
Parasitic worm
Onchocerca Volvulus
, transmitted through the bites of
Infected blackflies
. It leads to
Severe itching
,
Skin Discoloration
, and can cause
Irreversible blindness
, primarily affecting
Communities near fast-flowing rivers
in
Sub-Saharan Africa
and parts of
Latin America
and Yemen.
Concepts
Onchocerca Volvulus
Blackfly Transmission
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Ivermectin Treatment
Vector Control
Endemic Regions
Blindness Prevention
Skin Lesions
Public Health Intervention
Parasitic Infections
Onchocerciasis
Ivermectin
Blackfly
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