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Asian Journal of Biology
This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant effects of Bambara nut extract in improperly processed Bitter Cassava flour Konzo-induced Male Wistar rats. Twenty-five (25) Adult Male Wistar rats weighing between 180–200g were randomly divided into five (
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This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant effects of Bambara nut extract in improperly processed Bitter Cassava flour Konzo-induced Male Wistar rats. Twenty-five (25) Adult Male Wistar rats weighing between 180–200g were randomly divided into five (
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JAMA, 2013
Konzo, an irreversible neuromotor disorder in children that has been linked to ingestion of bitter cassava root, a staple food in sub-Saharan Africa, also undermines cognitive function, even in those with no physical symptoms of the disease, report researchers from Michigan State University, East Lansing (Boivin MJ et al. Pediatrics.
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Konzo, an irreversible neuromotor disorder in children that has been linked to ingestion of bitter cassava root, a staple food in sub-Saharan Africa, also undermines cognitive function, even in those with no physical symptoms of the disease, report researchers from Michigan State University, East Lansing (Boivin MJ et al. Pediatrics.
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Endemische spastische Paraparese (Konzo)
Der Nervenarzt, 2002Die endemische spastische Paraparese (Konzo) zeichnet sich durch eine zumeist isolierte Lahmung der unteren Extremitaten ohne Sensibilitatsstorungen mit abrupten Krankheitsbeginn und nicht progredientem Verlauf aus, die Symptome sind meist irreversibel.
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Cyclical konzo epidemics and climate variability
Annals of Neurology, 2015Konzo epidemics have occurred during droughts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for >70 years, but also in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Central African Republic. The illness is attributed to exposure to cyanide from cassava foods, on which the population depends almost exclusively during droughts.
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Bibliometric Analysis on the Research Trends and Collaborations of Konzo Abstract
Philippine Journal of Health Research and DevelopmentKonzo is a paralytic disease in Africa caused by food toxins from intake of raw cassava ( Manihot esculenta ) due to improper cooking preparation. Its etiology is also linked with protein malnutrition. Despite epidemics, Konzo currently lacks studies
Janna Dominique M. Marasigan +4 more
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KONZO, AN EPIDEMIC UPPER MOTOR NEURON DISEASE STUDIED IN TANZANIA
Brain, 1990An epidemic of spastic paraparesis was studied in a drought-affected rural area of Tarime district in northern Tanzania. The uniform clinical findings in 39 cases, aged 4-46 yrs, indicated abrupt symmetric isolated and permanent but not progressive damage to the upper motor neurons.
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[Endemic spastic paraperesis (konzo)].
Der Nervenarzt, 2003Konzo is characterized by the abrupt onset of isolated and symmetric spastic paraparesis of the lower extremities which is permanent but nonprogressive. Epidemic outbreaks in subtropical and tropical regions are associated with drought-provoked agricultural and social crises rendering populations dependent on a diet of insufficiently processed bitter ...
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EEG Findings in Konzo: A Spastic Para/Tetraparesis of Acute Onset
Clinical Electroencephalography, 2000EEGs were recorded on 21 konzo subjects (median age 17 years) and 13 of their close healthy relatives (median age 41 years). Konzo subjects were clinically selected and classified according to the WHO criteria. Standard waking EEG recordings were performed according to the International 10-20 System.
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Cassava cyanogens and konzo, an upper motoneuron disease found in Africa
The Lancet, 1992Konzo is a distinct form of tropical myelopathy characterised by abrupt onset of spastic paraparesis. Epidemics in East Africa have been attributed to dietary cyanide exposure from insufficiently processed cassava but a study done in Zaire disputed such an aetiology.
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Cobalt, age and capacity of cyanide detoxification in children affected by konzo / Kahemba, DR Congo
Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2023D. Okitundu Luwa E-Andjafono +7 more
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