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river blindness

/ˈrɪvər ˈblaɪndnəs/

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/ˈrɪvər ˈblaɪndnəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruПаразитарное заболевание, вызываемое филярией Onchocerca volvulus, передающееся через укусы инфицированных мошек, приводящее к сильному зуду, поражениям кожи и, в конечном итоге, к слепоте при отсутствии лечения.

A parasitic disease caused by the filarial worm Onchocerca volvulus, transmitted through the bites of infected blackflies, leading to severe itching, skin lesions, and eventually blindness if untreated.

  1. Parasitic diseaseC1formal

    A disease caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, transmitted through the bites of infected blackflies, leading to severe itching, skin changes, and eventually blindness.

    ruПаразитарное заболевание

    • River blindness is a major health problem in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
    • The World Health Organization has led efforts to eliminate river blindness.
    • Symptoms of river blindness include intense itching and vision loss.