Onchocercal dermatitis-current concepts of pathogenesis.
1978
D H Connor
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009855
Onchocerciasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus ONCHOCERCA. Characteristics include the presence of firm subcutaneous nodules filled with adult worms, PRURITUS, and ocular lesions.
Onchocerciases
D003872
Dermatitis
Any inflammation of the skin.
Dermatitides
D004049
Diethylcarbamazine
An anthelmintic used primarily as the citrate in the treatment of filariasis, particularly infestations with Wucheria bancrofti or Loa loa.