onchocerciasis

• 由盘尾丝虫感染引起的一种寄生虫病，通过蚋（黑蝇）叮咬传播，可导致严重的皮肤病变和失明，流行于非洲和热带美洲部分地区。

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.

   寄生虫病

   • 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.

   同义词river blindness