Active convulsive epilepsy in a rural district of Kenya: a study of prevalence and possible risk factors.

BACKGROUND: Few large-scale studies of epilepsy have been done in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of, treatment gap in, and possible risk factors for active convulsive epilepsy in Kenyan people aged 6 years or older living in a rural area. METHODS: We undertook a three-phase...

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Main Authors: Edwards, T, Scott, A, Munyoki, G, Odera, V, Chengo, E, Bauni, E, Kwasa, T, Sander, L, Neville, BG, Newton, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008