Perception and attitude of people toward onchocerciasis (river blindness) in south western Nigeria
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Onchocerciasis--river blindness.
Onchocerciasis results from infestation by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus and is characterized by troublesome itching, skin lesions, and eye manifestations. Although partially controlled by international mass prevention programs, onchocerciasis remains a major health hazard and is endemic in Africa, Arabia, and the Americas. Onchocerciasis is spread by bites from infested black flies, which t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0974-9233
DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.71594