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: 526564
- Parasitic Diseases: 4870
  - Helminthiasis: 527
    - Nematode Infections: 949
      - Secernentea Infections
        Spirurida Infections: 3
        Filariasis: 1098
        Onchocerciasis: 1664
  - Parasitic Skin Diseases: 13
    - Onchocerciasis: 1664
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13127
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 45
    - Parasitic Skin Diseases: 13
      - Onchocerciasis: 1664

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