High prevalence of epilepsy in two rural onchocerciasis endemic villages in the Mahenge area, Tanzania, after 20  years of community directed treatment with ivermectin

ConclusionsThis survey revealed a high prevalence and incidence of epilepsy in two rural onchocerciasis endemic villages in the Mahenge area. Despite 20  years of CDTI, a high prevalence of OV16 antibodies in children aged 6–10 years suggests on-goingO. volvulus transmission. Reasons for the persistence of on-going parasite transmission in the Mahenge area need to be investigated.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research