onchocerciasis

• Sustantivo que designa una enfermedad parasitaria causada por la infección por filarias transmitidas por la picadura de moscas negras, que puede provocar lesiones cutáneas graves y ceguera, frecuente en algunas regiones de África y de la América tropical.

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.

   Oncocercosis

   • 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.

   Sinónimosriver blindness