What is Onchocerca volvulus
Onchocerca volvulus is a parasitic worm that causes river blindness, transmitted by blackflies and characterized by nodules under the skin, itching, and potential loss of vision.
Benefits & Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Onchocerca volvulus
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may potentially alleviate symptoms of Onchocerca volvulus infection by enhancing the immune response, promoting wound healing, and inhibiting bacterial growth in affected tissues.
