Factors in the pathogenesis of ocular onchocerciasis.

Journal: Bulletin of the World Health Organization

Volume: 16

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2000

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Abstract summary 

This article briefly reviews the history and distribution of Onchocerca volvulus, and the disease for which it is responsible. The importance is stressed of ophthalmic examination, as opposed to clinical inspection, in determining the incidence of onchocerciasis in a region, such as the Sudan, where eye diseases are common. A description of the ocular manifestations of the infection is given, and their etiology is discussed.

Authors & Co-authors:  KIRK R R

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Bull World Health Organ. 1957;16(3):531-40
Authors :  1
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SSN : 0042-9686
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Animals
Other Terms
EYE;ONCHOCERCIASIS/manifestations
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Sudan
Publication Country
Switzerland