Case Report on Onchocerciasis

Abstract

Onchocerciasis is a disease caused by a microfilaria worm known as onchocerca volvulus usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blackfly. It affects the skin and eye and the larva of the organism develops into adult filaria resulting in large spectrum of manifestations which increases the risk of blindness. This case report presents the case of a 28 years old female patient with onchocerciasis, referral and follow up. The study also discussed the clinical features, findings and treatment options.