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river blindness

/ˈrɪvər ˈblaɪndnəs/

翻译: 由旋盘尾丝虫引起的寄生虫病,经受感染的蚋叮咬传播,导致剧烈瘙痒、皮肤损害,若不治疗最终可致失明。

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/ˈrɪvər ˈblaɪndnəs/C1formalmedical
  • zh由旋盘尾丝虫引起的寄生虫病,经受感染的蚋叮咬传播,导致剧烈瘙痒、皮肤损害,若不治疗最终可致失明。

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.

    zh寄生虫病

    • 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.