Epilepsy in Onchocerca volvulus sero-positive patients from Northern Uganda - clinical, EEG and brain imaging features

Epilepsy in Onchocerca volvulus sero-positive patients from Northern Uganda - clinical, EEG and brain imaging features

Globally, epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder. The incidence in sub-Saharan Africa is 2-3 times higher than that in high income countries. Infection by Onchocerca volvulus may be an underlying risk factor for the high burden and based upon epidemiological associations, has been...

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Main Authors:	Ogwang, R, Ningwa, A, Akun, P, Bangirana, P, Anguzu, R, Mazumder, R, Salamon, N, Henning, OJ, Newton, CR, Abbo, C, Mwaka, AD, Marsh, K, Idro, R
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media 2021

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