Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge and Practices on Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) Prevention in Ibarapa Communities of Oyo State, Nigeria
Akande, F.A., Salihu, T., Adelakun, O.D., Olaniyan, K.O., Ajuwon, I.O., Adebayo, O.A., Etatuvie, S.O & Ajaegbu, H.C.N. · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025
Aims: Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) is known to transmit onchocerciasis a filarial disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus. Onchocerciasis negatively affects both animals and humans. Awareness on onchocerciasis, prevention and control would be helpful for health planners and ed...
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10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71675