The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis

The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis

Abstract Background Onchocerciasis is a disease caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted to humans via the bite of several species of black fly, and is responsible for permanent blindness or vision loss, as well as severe skin disease. Predominantly endemic in parts of Afri...

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Main Authors: Chris A. Schmidt, Elizabeth A. Cromwell, Elex Hill, Katie M. Donkers, Megan F. Schipp, Kimberly B. Johnson, David M. Pigott, LBD 2019 Neglected Tropical Diseases Collaborators, Simon I. Hay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Onchocerciasis
Geospatial model
Neglected tropical diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02486-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02486-y

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