OV16 Seroprevalence among Persons with Epilepsy in Onchocerciasis Endemic Regions: A Multi-Country Study [PDF]
Pathogens, 2020 There is growing epidemiological evidence that onchocerciasis may induce epilepsy. High prevalence of onchocerciasis has been reported in onchocerciasis-meso and hyper-endemic regions.
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The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis [PDF]
BMC Medicine, 2022 Onchocerciasis is a disease caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted to humans via the bite of several species of black fly, and is responsible for permanent blindness or vision loss, as well as severe skin disease ...
Chris A. Schmidt +99 more
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 Human onchocerciasis is a devastating neglected tropical disease caused by infection of the filarial nematode Onchocerca volvulus. The infection can cause irreversible visual impairment or blindness and stigmatizing dermatitis.
Bin Zhan +3 more
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Epidemiology and Risks Survey of Onchocerca volvulus Infection in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and Infectious DiseaseBackground: An epidemiological survey of Onchocerca volvulus infection and onchocerciasis in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria, was undertaken to assess its distribution and risks among individuals in the area.
Ifeoma Esther Aniaku +9 more
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Assessment of community’s knowledge, attitude and practice about onchocerciasis and community directed treatment with Ivermectin in Quara District, north western Ethiopia [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background The African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) has been working with ultimate goal of reducing the public health and socio-economic problems associated with onchocerciasis within a period of 12–15 years.
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Onchocerciasis control in Ghana (1974–2016)
Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background The control of onchocerciasis in Ghana started in 1974 under the auspices of the Onchocerciasis Control Programme (OCP). Between 1974 and 2002, a combination of approaches including vector control, mobile community ivermectin treatment, and ...
Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum +5 more
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021 Several issues have been identified with the current programs for the elimination of onchocerciasis that target only transmission by using mass drug administration (MDA) of the drug ivermectin.
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Repurposing of Anti-Infectives for the Management of Onchocerciasis Using Machine Learning and Protein Docking Studies [PDF]
Bioinformatics and Biology InsightsThere is a need to improve the discovery of new drugs for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), as the lack of financial incentives has slowed their development. Currently, ivermectin and moxidectin are used in the management of onchocerciasis.
Cyril Tetteh +7 more
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Recognising the neurological burden of onchocerciasis: the need to include onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy in onchocerciasis global health metrics [PDF]
Infectious Diseases of PovertyBackground Historically, onchocerciasis has been recognised for its dermatological and ophthalmological manifestations, such as blindness. However, growing epidemiological evidence indicates that onchocerciasis is also associated with neurological ...
Luís-Jorge Amaral, Robert Colebunders
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Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2019 Background In onchocerciasis-endemic areas, particularly in those with a sub-optimal onchocerciasis control programme, a high prevalence of epilepsy is observed. Both onchocerciasis and epilepsy are stigmatizing conditions.
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