Nodding Syndrome

Nodding Syndrome

An epidemic illness characterized by head nodding associated with onchocerciasis has been described in eastern Africa since the early 1960s; we summarize published reports and recent studies. Onset of nodding occurs in previously healthy 5–15-year-old children and is often triggered by eating or col...

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Main Authors: Scott F. Dowell, James J. Sejvar, Lul Riek, Katelijn A.H. Vandemaele, Margaret Lamunu, Annette C. Kuesel, Erich Schmutzhard, William Matuja, Sudhir Bunga, Jennifer Foltz, Thomas B. Nutman, Andrea S. Winkler, Anthony K. Mbonye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Nodding syndrome
head nodding
seizures
onchocerciasis
parasites
epilepsy
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/9/13-0401_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/9/13-0401_article

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