Published Apr 20, 2021
Ep 71 Onchocerciasis/River Blindness: So many mysteries
Explore the mysteries of onchocerciasis, or river blindness, as the hosts dissect the challenges of its treatment with ivermectin, its socio-economic impacts, and delve into the parasite's complex interactions with human hosts and Wolbachia bacteria, offering insights into future control strategies.
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