onchocerciasis

• Nom désignant une maladie parasitaire causée par une infestation de filaires transmises par les piqûres de simulies, pouvant entraîner de graves lésions cutanées et la cécité, présente dans certaines régions d'Afrique et d'Amérique tropicale.

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.

   Onchocercose

   • 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.

   Synonymesriver blindness