Epidemiology, causes, and treatment of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa.

SUMMARY: Epilepsy is a common neurological disease in tropical countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Previous work on epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa has shown that many cases are severe, partly a result of some specific causes, that it carries a stigma, and that it is not adequately treated...

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Main Authors: Ba-Diop, A, Marin, B, Druet-Cabanac, M, Ngoungou, E, Newton, C, Preux, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Lancet 2014