Ivermectin treatment response in two rural villages with a high prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy, Mahenge Tanzania

Conclusion: Our study reports a decrease in microfilarial density following ivermectin treatment in most individuals. Optimizing ivermectin coverage will address the ongoing onchocerciasis transmission in Mahenge.Keywords: Onchocerciasis, ivermectin; treatment response, epilepsy; Tanzania.

Source: African Health Sciences - October 28, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Dan Bhwana, Bruno P Mmbando, Alfred Dusabimana, Athanas Mhina, Daniel P Challe, Joseph N Siewe Fodjo, Williams H Makunde, Robert Colebunders Source Type: research