onchocerciasis

• Onchozerkose ist eine durch Fadenwürmer der Gattung Onchocerca verursachte parasitäre Erkrankung, die durch den Stich von Kriebelmücken übertragen wird und schwere Hautveränderungen sowie Erblindung verursachen kann. Sie tritt vor allem in Teilen Afrikas und in tropischen Regionen Amerikas auf.

A noun referring to a parasitic disease caused by infestation with filarial worms transmitted through the bite of black flies, which can lead to severe skin conditions and blindness, commonly found in parts of Africa and tropical America.

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1. Parasitic diseaseC2formalmedical

   A tropical disease caused by infestation with filarial worms transmitted through the bite of black flies, often leading to severe itching, skin changes, and potential blindness when the eyes are affected.

   Parasitäre Erkrankung

   • Onchocerciasis is a major cause of preventable blindness in many African regions.
   • The World Health Organization has implemented programs to control onchocerciasis in tropical areas.
   • Travelers to endemic regions are advised to take preventive measures against onchocerciasis.

   Synonymeriver blindness