Nodding Syndrome may be Spread by Blackflies

Scientists have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of nodding syndrome (NS) despite extensive research. The latter is a disabling disease affecting African children. A new report suggests that blackflies infected with the parasite emOnchocerca volvulus/em may be capable of passing on a secondary pathogen that is to blame for the spread of the disease. New research is presented in the emInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases/em. Concentrated ...