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Onchocerca Volvulus
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River Blindness
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This is a parasitic condition caused by a nematode Onchocerca volvulus which can infect humans causing blindness in severe case. It is transmitted by the female black fly found by fast flowing rivers central Africa and south America are most affected.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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