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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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