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==[[Onchocerciasis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ==[[Onchocerciasis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ||
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==[[Onchocerciasis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]== | ==[[Onchocerciasis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]== |
Revision as of 15:22, 26 December 2012
Onchocerca volvulus | ||||||||||||||
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O. volvulus, the causative agent of river blindness.
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Onchocerca volvulus Bickel 1982 |
Onchocerciasis Microchapters |
Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
Case Studies |
Onchocerciasis On the Web |
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; onchocerca volvulus infection
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Onchocerciasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
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