Directory of Onchocerciasis Resources

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Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus and can result in dermatitis, subcutaneous nodules, lymphadenitis, and visual impairment, including blindness. The disease is transmitted by the bite of female Simulium flies (black flies) that bite by day and are found near rapidly flowing rivers and streams. It affects over 17 million people in 25 nations in Africa.

Resources in This Category

• African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control

  http://www.who.int/apoc/onchocerciasis/
  Detailed information about the disease and eradication programs from the World Health Organization.

• BioMed Central: Onchocerciasis

  http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/5/9
  Full text article on treatment aimed at eliminating the infection from Ecuador, including the use of Ivermectin as an oral microfilaricidal drug.

• CDC Travelers' Health Information: Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)

  http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/onchocerciasis-river-blindness
  Brief information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• CDC: River Blindness

  http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/onchocerciasis/
  Factsheet and press releases concerning the disease.

• Elimination Of River Blindness 'Possible Within Ten Years'

  http://allafrica.com/stories/200112150001.html
  Article from allAfrica.com.

• eMedicine - Onchocerciasis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1204593-overview
  Article by Deborah Eezzuduemhoi, MD.

• eMedicine - Onchocerciasis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/224309-overview
  Article by Michael A Forgione, Jr, MD.

• Life-cycle of Onchocerca volvulus

  http://www.who.int/apoc/onchocerciasis/lifecycle/
  Illustrated information on the parasites that cause onchocerciasis which are transmitted between humans through the bites of blackfly vectors.

• River Blindness 'Breakthrough'

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/779698.stm
  River blindness, which affects about 17 million people, could be wiped out with antibiotics, say scientists.

• TDR: Onchocerciasis

  http://www.who.int/tdr/diseases-topics/onchocerciasis/en/
  Provides information on the research being undertaken into this disease and its vectors.

• The Carter Center: River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) Program

  http://www.cartercenter.org/health/river_blindness/index.html
  Provides information on this disease and the program for its elimination being undertaken.

• WHO/OMS: Onchocerciasis

  http://www.who.int/topics/onchocerciasis/en/
  Factsheets, programs, press releases, and research.

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