The Disease Pathogenesis Seen in River Blindness Is Caused by ______

question 51

Multiple Choice

The disease pathogenesis seen in river blindness is caused by ______.

• A) Wolbachia bacteria
• B) Onchocerca volvulus worms
• C) a blood fluke
• D) herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
• E) Both Wolbachia and Onchocerca volvulus are correct.

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Definitions:

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