High Prevalence of Glaucoma among Patients in an Onchocerciasis Endemic Area (Mahenge, Tanzania)

Onchocerciasis is known to cause skin lesions and blindness, but there is also epidemiological evidence that onchocerciasis is associated with epilepsy, including nodding syndrome. We carried out ocular exams in persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an onchocerciasis endemic area with a high prevalence...

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Main Authors: Juliet Otiti-Sengeri, Blair Andrew Omaido, Dan Bhwana, Damalie Nakanjako, Malik Missiru, Musa Muwonge, Luis-Jorge Amaral, Bruno P. Mmbando, Robert Colebunders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/9/1046