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Onchocerciasis
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Definition
: Infection with nematodes of the genus ONCHOCERCA. Characteristics include the presence of firm subcutaneous nodules filled with adult worms, PRURITUS, and ocular lesions.
for drug therapy of onchocerciasis, consider FILARICIDES
Examples
Onchocerciasis, Ocular
Other names
Onchocerciases