No, river blindness is not transmitted directly from person to […]
Ivermectin is a key medication used to treat river blindness. […]
Yes, river blindness is a major health concern in endemic […]
River blindness is most commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa, parts […]
Yes, if left untreated, river blindness can lead to severe […]
Symptoms can take several months to years to appear after […]
Early symptoms include intense itching of the skin, skin rashes, […]
Prevention includes mass drug administration with ivermectin, controlling the blackfly […]
River blindness is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, […]
River Blindness and Eye Health
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