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What illnesses or diseases can people develop from the use of the Niger River?
River blindness (onchocerciasis) is the leading infectious disease that people can get or develop from the use of Niger River. It is caused by a worm (Onchocerca volvulus) that breeds in fast-flowing rivers. It is a major cause of blindness in west and central Africa. Symptoms of river blindness River blindness doesn't only cause blindness, it also creates nodules on the skin and severe itching. This results in damage to the pigment and over time the skin becomes mottled. This causes further problems because the de-pigmented spots are more susceptible to skin cancer. Impact of river blindness River blindness is endemic in certain areas. This has two important social implications: > children miss out on education because they are staying at home to act as full-time caregivers for older relatives who have become blind > people flee areas where the level of infection has hit hard, leaving 'ghost villages' behind. Unfortunately these infected areas are the ones with the most fertile land, closest to the river. Facts about river blindness > around 18 million people are infected, of whom roughly 300,000 are irreversibly blind > 99 per cent of those with river blindness live in Africa > a further 125 million people are currently at risk from infection
What are the main symptons of River Blindness?
The main symptoms of River Blindness are a skin rash that can be intensely itchy, eye lesions, eye diseasy and nodules under the skin. River Blindness is most commonly found in the african tropics. It can lead to gradual blindness if untreated.
How does blindness affect people?
how does blindness affect our society
What is the common name for orichocerciasis?
Roble's disease, or river blindness.
Is it possiblle to be blind due to a river in Niger?
I'm not sure what this question is asking, but yes. river blindness from ANY river is possible.
What is the treatment for river blindness?
Ivermectin, is provided free of charge it still needs to be administered by doctors or people with high medical knowledge. It doesnt have that many side affects on people :) teehee
How can people recover from blindness?
yes some types of blindness can be recovered. it depends on what type of blindness it is.
How do people contract the disease color blindness?
Color blindness is hereditary and non-communicable.
This sexually transmitted disease will eventually lead to damage of the internal organs and other physical problems such as paralysis numbness and gradual blindness.?
The sexually transmitted disease that can lead to damage of internal organs, paralysis, numbness, and blindness is syphilis. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and can progress through various stages if left untreated. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are crucial to prevent long-term complications.
Do any famous people have color blindness?
howie mandle has color blindness and so does oprah
How many people die from Blindness ?
No one "dies" from blindness, that is unless no one stops them from walking into traffic.
How many people have river blindness in Africa?
In Kenya, there are an estimated 6.7 million new clinical cases and 4,000 deaths each year. This according to the CDC.
