Onchoflash: A Rapid Non-invasive Strategy for the Detection of Onchocerca Microfilaria in the Skin

Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is the second most common cause of blindness due to infection. Although new and effective drugs for treating Onchocerciasis are available, current diagnostic methods are slow, invasive and insensitive. 'Onchoflash' is an important new diagnostic tool using fluorescent markers in the form of a skin patch that provides users an easy to read, bright readout,. This will get them more interested and involved in prevention and treatment, facilitating adaptations in their behaviour, and they will learn to better prevent and deal with onchocerciasis.