Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin

Introduction: Epidemiological evidence suggests that Onchocerca volvulus is associated with epilepsy, although the exact pathophysiological mechanism is unknown. Mahenge is an endemic focus of onchocerciasis, with the longest-running ivermectin treatment intervention in Tanzania. We assessed the pre...

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Main Authors: Mushi, VP, Bhwana, D, Massawe, IS, Makunde, W, Sebukoto, H, Ngasa, W, Sengerema, J, Mhina, A, Hayuma, PM, Kimambo, H, Kidima, W, Matuja, W, Sander, JW, Cross, H, Sen, A, Colebunders, R, Newton, CR, Mmbando, BP, EPInA Study Group
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2024