Modelling of onchocerciasis-associated skin and ocular disease and the impact of ivermectin treatment

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Authors

Matthew A. Dixon · London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research

Aditya Ramani · Royal Veterinary College

Martin Walker · Royal Veterinary College

Jacob N. Stapley · London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research

Michele E. Murdoch · West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Ian E Murdoch

Gladys A. Ozoh · University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Abstract

Integrating morbidity outcomes into transmission dynamics modelling will help improve estimates of onchocerciasis disease burden and inform the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of current and alternative interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Insects and Parasite Interactions Dermatological diseases and infestations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Communications Medicine

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-026-01464-2

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