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Doença da pele causada por uma infecção pelo parasita Onchocerca volvulus. Esta condição é caracterizada por nódulos subcutâneos contendo o parasita (comumente afetando as cristas ilíacas, costelas, joelhos ou trocânteres). A transmissão é através da picada de uma mosca Simulium infectada. A confirmação é pela identificação de Onchocerca volvulus em uma amostra de pele. | |||
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A condition of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. This condition is characterised by subcutaneous nodules containing the parasitic worm (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 10:56, 15 August 2026
A condition of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. This condition is characterised by subcutaneous nodules containing the parasitic worm (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 | Onchocercoma |
A condition of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. This condition is characterised by subcutaneous nodules containing the parasitic worm (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. |
