Ambo University Researcher Discusses Research in Onchocerciasis (Review of Onchocerciasis and Its Public Health Importance in Ethiopia).
In: Health & Medicine Week, 2024-02-02, S. 801-801
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This article discusses the research conducted on onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease commonly known as "river blindness," in Ethiopia. The study focuses on the zoonotic filariasis caused by Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted through the bites of infected black flies. The diagnosis of onchocerciasis can be established through various methods, including polymerase chain reaction and antibody testing, but skin snipping is the most commonly used technique. The usual treatment for onchocerciasis is ivermectin, and vector control, public education, and eventual elimination are the methods used to manage and prevent the disease. [Extracted from the article]
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Ambo University Researcher Discusses Research in Onchocerciasis (Review of Onchocerciasis and Its Public Health Importance in Ethiopia).
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Zeitschrift: | Health & Medicine Week, 2024-02-02, S. 801-801 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
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ISSN: | 1531-6459 (print) |
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