diseases, specific- hosa

Onchocerciasis

Also known as River Blindness; caused by repeated bites of infected blackflies, leading to skin conditions and blindness.

Dengue

A viral infection spread by mosquitos, primarily in tropical and subtropical climates, causing flu-like symptoms.

Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

A disease caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted by tsetse flies, leading to bumps, rashes, anemia, and disturbed sleeping patterns.

Leishmaniasis

Caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by infected sandflies, featuring visceral (serious), cutaneous (common skin ulcers), and mucocutaneous (affecting face) forms.

Schistosomiasis

An acute and chronic disease caused by parasitic worms found in contaminated water.

Trachoma

An eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, spreading through personal contact and flies, resulting in painful eyelash growth that can damage the cornea.

Taeniasis/Cysticercosis

Infection from T. solium taeniasis, acquired through undercooked pork, leading to tapeworm-induced neurological problems.

Buruli Ulcer

A chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, affecting skin and sometimes bone, leading to permanent disfigurement.

Leprosy

A chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting skin and peripheral nerves, leading to disabilities if untreated.

Yaws

A chronic infectious disease affecting skin, bone, and cartilage, with transmission occurring person-to-person.

Dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease)

A parasitic disease transmitted through drinking stagnant water contaminated with infected water fleas, nearing eradication.

Ebola Virus Disease

A severe viral disease caused by the Ebola virus, associated with high mortality rates.

Chagas

An infectious disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, resulting from poor health conditions and leading to severe complications if untreated.

Malaria

A life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes, common in tropical areas; it is preventable and curable.

Echinococcosis

A parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus tapeworms, leading to cysts in organs and skin.

Lymphatic Filariasis

Also known as elephantiasis; caused by filarial parasites transmitted by mosquitoes, affecting the lymphatic system.

Rabies

A vaccine-preventable viral disease affecting the central nervous system, primarily transmitted by dogs.

HIV/AIDS

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system; AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

Foodborne Trematode Infections

Severe lung and liver diseases caused by trematodes from snails and fish.

Tuberculosis

Infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs.

Chikungunya

A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by joint pain and fever.

Poliomyelitis

A viral disease caused by the polio virus, leading to total shock and paralysis.

Yellow Fever

A viral disease spread by mosquitoes, caused by an arbovirus, leading to fever and other systemic symptoms.

Zika Virus

A viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, associated with severe congenital malformations.