Onchocerciasis

Infection with nematodes of the genus ONCHOCERCA. Characteristics include the presence of firm subcutaneous nodules filled with adult worms, PRURITUS, and ocular lesions.

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Onchocerciases

Infections: 539155
- Parasitic Diseases: 4973
  - Helminthiasis: 536
    - Nematode Infections: 965
      - Secernentea Infections
        Spirurida Infections: 3
        Filariasis: 1105
        Onchocerciasis: 1689
  - Parasitic Skin Diseases: 13
    - Onchocerciasis: 1689
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13402
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 46
    - Parasitic Skin Diseases: 13
      - Onchocerciasis: 1689

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Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)