High prevalence of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy in villages in Maridi County, Republic of South Sudan: A community-based survey
High prevalence of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy in villages in Maridi County, Republic of South Sudan: A community-based survey
R. Colebunders,Jane Y Carter,8 Authors,M. Y. Logora
2018 · DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2018.11.004
Seizure · 96 Citations
TLDR
An epilepsy prevalence of 4.4% was observed in villages in Maridi, which is a major risk factor for epilepsy and Ivermectin coverage needs to increase to prevent onchocerciasis associated epilepsy.
Abstract
Highlights • An epilepsy prevalence of 4.4% was observed in villages in Maridi.• Living close to the Maridi river is a major risk factor for epilepsy.• Persons with nodding seizures and with other forms of epilepsy live in the same areas.• Ivermectin coverage needs to increase to prevent onchocerciasis associated epilepsy.