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Doença da pele, causada por uma infecção pelo verme parasita Onchocerca volvulus. Esta doença é caracterizada por nódulos subcutâneos na pele (comumente afetando as cristas ilíacas, costelas, joelhos ou trocânteres). A transmissão ocorre por meio da picada de uma mosca Simulium infectada. A confirmação é feita pela identificação de Onchocerca volvulus em uma amostra de pele. | |||
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A disease of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. This disease is characterised by subcutaneous nodules on the skin (commonly affecting the iliac crests, ribs, knees, or trochanters). Transmission is through the bite of an infected Simulium fly. Confirmation is by identification of Onchocerca volvulus in a skin sample. | |||
Revision as of 03:37, 13 August 2026
A disease of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. This disease is characterised by subcutaneous nodules on the skin (commonly affecting the iliac crests, ribs, knees, or trochanters). Transmission is through the bite of an infected Simulium fly. Confirmation is by identification of Onchocerca volvulus in a skin sample.
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| English | Onchocerciasis of the skin |
A disease of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. This disease is characterised by subcutaneous nodules on the skin (commonly affecting the iliac crests, ribs, knees, or trochanters). Transmission is through the bite of an infected Simulium fly. Confirmation is by identification of Onchocerca volvulus in a skin sample. |
