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 O. volvulus, the causative agent of river blindness.
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| Onchocerca volvulus Bickel 1982 |
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Onchocerciasis Microchapters |
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Onchocerciasis On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Onchocerciasis |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Onchocercosis; river blindness; Robles disease
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Onchocerciasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies