<p>Vincent and Dickson discuss the life cycle and pathogenesis of Onchocerca volvulus, the vector-borne filarial nematode parasite that causes onchocerciasis, or river blindness.</p>

Vincent and Dickson discuss the life cycle and pathogenesis of Onchocerca volvulus, the vector-borne filarial nematode parasite that causes onchocerciasis, or river blindness.

TWiP #24 - Onchocerca volvulus, a vector-borne, filarial nematode

TWiP is a monthly netcast about eukaryotic parasites. Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, science Professors from Columbia University, deconstruct parasites, how they cause illness, and how you can prevent infections.

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TWiP #24 - Onchocerca volvulus, a vector-borne, filarial nematode

TWiP #24 - Onchocerca volvulus, a vector-borne, filarial nematode

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