What Causes and Treatments River Blindness?
River blindness, scientifically known as onchocerciasis, is a neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in rural areas of Africa, Latin America, and Yemen. Caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, this disease primarily spreads through the bites of infected black flies. Despite being preventable and treatable, river blindness continues to pose…
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