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Which disease is also known as elephantiasis?
What is the name of the related condition caused by Onchocerca volvulus?
How do blackflies transmit Onchocerca volvulus?
Which part of the body does Onchocerca volvulus primarily affect?
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How many people worldwide are estimated to have either filariasis or river blindness?
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Study Notes
Filariasis and River Blindness
- Lymphatic filariasis is also known as elephantiasis, a disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of body parts.
- Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a related condition caused by Onchocerca volvulus.
- Blackflies transmit Onchocerca volvulus through their bites, which deposit microfilariae into the human body.
- Onchocerca volvulus primarily affects the skin and eyes, causing severe skin lesions and vision impairment.
- It is estimated that approximately 120 million people worldwide are affected by either filariasis or river blindness.
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Test your knowledge on tropical diseases like elephantiasis and onchocerciasis in this quiz. Learn about the nematodes that cause these conditions and the insects that spread them.
