River blindness: a success story under threat?

PLoS Med. 2006 Sep;3(9):e371. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030371.

Abstract

The success of the Onchocerciasis Control Programme is undeniable and exemplary, say the authors, but it is too early to claim victory against river blindness.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Africa / epidemiology
  • Antiparasitic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Community Health Services
  • Cost of Illness
  • Developing Countries* / statistics & numerical data
  • Global Health
  • Health Care Costs
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation
  • Ivermectin / therapeutic use*
  • Onchocerciasis, Ocular / drug therapy
  • Onchocerciasis, Ocular / epidemiology
  • Onchocerciasis, Ocular / prevention & control*
  • Socioeconomic Factors

Substances

  • Antiparasitic Agents
  • Ivermectin