Results for tag: "Onchocerciasis"

Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease caused by a parasitic worm. It is spread by the bite of an infected blackfly and can cause severe itching, skin lesions, and vision loss. In the optical market, onchocerciasis is treated with a combination of drugs and preventive measures. The drugs used to treat the disease are ivermectin, doxycycline, and albendazole. These drugs are used to kill the adult worms and reduce the risk of transmission. In addition, preventive measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets and insecticide spraying are used to reduce the risk of infection. Companies in the onchocerciasis market include Merck & Co., Inc., GlaxoSmithKline plc, Sanofi, Novartis AG, and Pfizer Inc. Show Less Read more