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Onchocerciasis
Summary
Description:
Infection with nematodes of the genus ONCHOCERCA. Characteristics include the presence of firm subcutaneous nodules filled with adult worms, PRURITUS, and ocular lesions.
Also Known As:
Onchocerciases
Networked: 1132
relevant articles (72 outcomes,
148 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Onchocerciasis
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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Ivermectin (Mectizan)
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43 outcomes 91 studies in 554 results
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FDA 1
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Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
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5 outcomes 4 studies in 18 results
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FDA 23
Generic
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Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)
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4 outcomes 9 studies in 109 results
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FDA 1
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Antigens
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3 outcomes 8 studies in 120 results
: IBA
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Carbon Monoxide
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3 outcomes 7 studies in 56 results
: IBA
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Suramin (Suramin Sodium)
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2 outcomes 2 studies in 49 results
: IBA
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Trichlorfon (Metrifonate)
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1 outcome 4 studies in 11 results
: IBA
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milbemycin (moxidectin)
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1 outcome 3 studies in 7 results
: IBA
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Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
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1 outcome 2 studies in 22 results
: IBA
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Vaccines
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1 outcome 2 studies in 10 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Onchocerciasis
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Infection
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Strongyloidiasis
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Filarial Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis)
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Filariasis
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Ocular Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)
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Key Therapies for Onchocerciasis
Efficacy Chart >>
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Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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6 outcomes 10 studies in 88 results
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Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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1 outcome 3 studies in 20 results
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Oral Administration
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1 outcome in 5 results
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Investigational Therapies (Experimental Therapy)
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1 study in 3 results
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Withholding Treatment
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1 study in 2 results
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