River blindness the burdens, psychological perspectives, an experience gained from Liberia : a case report

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River blindness (Onchocerchiasis) is rampant and a major leading cause of blindness in Africa and some other parts c the world. The psychological impacts are reported and discussed, as encountered in this case of a 23 year-old Liberian male, wh contracted the illness around three years ago, and had been partially treated, and is currently blind.

He complaine from depression and many adjustment difficulties