Epidemiological review of the Onchocerciasis in Latin America
The onchocerciasis is a disease that affects only human beings. It is characterized by itching, skin lesions and ocular damage which can lead to blindness. The endemic areas are limited to zones with optimum latitude, temperature and humidity for the development of the parasite and vector insect. Th...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2010-04-01
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| Series: | Revista Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública |
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| Online Access: | http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/fnsp/article/view/2428/4707 |