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Onchocherca volvulus Onchocherca volvulus is a nematode that causes onchocerciasis (river blindness). It is a leading cause of blindness and is transmitted by blackflies (Simulium sp.). It is especially problematic in sub-Saharan Africa. Humans are the only known host.<br /> <br /> This slide shows the cross-section of female nematodes. The surrounding tissues are from the host.<br /> <br /> If you are unfamiliar with the manifestation of illness that this parasite causes, check out this link:<br /> <a href="https://s160131.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5634399336_8737e9fb2b_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://s160131.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5634399336_8737e9fb2b_o.jpg</a><br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/110859/onchocherca_volvulus.html" title="Onchocherca volvulus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/110859_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=fak9c4YEs%2BiI4WGNd9zpximKrJA%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Onchocherca volvulus Onchocherca volvulus is a nematode that causes onchocerciasis (river blindness). It is a leading cause of blindness and is transmitted by blackflies (Simulium sp.). It is especially problematic in sub-Saharan Africa. Humans are the only known host.<br /> <br /> This slide shows the cross-section of female nematodes. The surrounding tissues are from the host.<br /> <br /> If you are unfamiliar with the manifestation of illness that this parasite causes, check out this link: <br /> https://s160131.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5634399336_8737e9fb2b_o.jpg <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/110860/onchocherca_volvulus.html Geotagged,Onchocerca volvulus,Onchocherca,Onchocherca Volvulus,United States,Winter,nematode,onchocerciasis,river blindness" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Onchocerca volvulus,Onchocherca Volvulus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Onchocherca volvulus

Onchocherca volvulus is a nematode that causes onchocerciasis (river blindness). It is a leading cause of blindness and is transmitted by blackflies (Simulium sp.). It is especially problematic in sub-Saharan Africa. Humans are the only known host.

This slide shows the cross-section of female nematodes. The surrounding tissues are from the host.

If you are unfamiliar with the manifestation of illness that this parasite causes, check out this link:
https://s160131.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5634399336_8737e9fb2b_o.jpg

Onchocherca volvulus Onchocherca volvulus is a nematode that causes onchocerciasis (river blindness). It is a leading cause of blindness and is transmitted by blackflies (Simulium sp.). It is especially problematic in sub-Saharan Africa. Humans are the only known host.<br /> <br /> This slide shows the cross-section of female nematodes. The surrounding tissues are from the host.<br /> <br /> If you are unfamiliar with the manifestation of illness that this parasite causes, check out this link: <br /> https://s160131.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5634399336_8737e9fb2b_o.jpg <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/110860/onchocherca_volvulus.html Geotagged,Onchocerca volvulus,Onchocherca,Onchocherca Volvulus,United States,Winter,nematode,onchocerciasis,river blindness

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    New exciting venture,ha? Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Yes! I got a compound microscope that has a camera, so I am photographing some of my slides. Posted 4 years ago

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The Onchocerciasis

''Onchocerca volvulus'' is a filarial nematode that causes onchocerciasis, and is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide after trachoma. It is one of the 20 neglected tropical diseases listed by the World Health Organization, with elimination from certain countries expected by 2020.

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