Onchocerciasis
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Any condition caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. These conditions are characterised by the presence of firm subcutaneous nodules filled with adult worms, pruritus, long-term corneal inflammation (keratitis), or thickening of the corneal stroma. If untreated, these infections will lead to blindness. Transmission is through the bite of an infected Simulium fly.
sections/codes in this section (1F6A-1F6A)
- Onchocerciasis of the eye (1F6A.0)
- Onchocerciasis of the skin (1F6A.1)
- Other specified onchocerciasis (1F6A.Y)
- Onchocerciasis, unspecified (1F6A.Z)
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