TWiP 277: Rif-ing on river blindness

TWiP 277: Rif-ing on river blindness April 21, 2026 TWiP reviews the global, regional, and national burden of Chagas disease, and comparison of doxycycline and rifampicin for the treatment of onchocerciasis.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula

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