Control, Elimination, and Eradication of River Blindness: Scenarios, Timelines, and Ivermectin Treat...
Control, Elimination, and Eradication of River Blindness: Scenarios, Timelines, and Ivermectin Treatment Needs in Africa
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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River blindness (onchocerciasis) causes severe itching, skin lesions, and vision impairment including blindness. More than 99% of all current cases are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Fortunately, vector control and community-directed treatment with ivermectin have significantly reduced morbidity. Studies in Mali and Senegal proved the feasibility of...
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Control, Elimination, and Eradication of River Blindness: Scenarios, Timelines, and Ivermectin Treatment Needs in Africa
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1685635953
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1685635953
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0003664
