Articles with "onchocerciasis associated" as a keyword



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Onchocerciasis‐associated epilepsy: From recent epidemiological and clinical findings to policy implications

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Published in 2017 at "Epilepsia Open"

DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12054

Abstract: A high prevalence of epilepsy is reported in many onchocerciasis‐endemic regions. In this paper we discuss recent epidemiological and clinical aspects as well as public health implications of onchocerciasis‐associated epilepsy (OAE) and propose a strategy… read more here.

Keywords: epidemiological clinical; onchocerciasis associated; implications onchocerciasis; recent epidemiological ... See more keywords
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Onchocerca volvulus is not detected in the cerebrospinal fluid of persons with onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy

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Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.11.029

Abstract: Highlights • Onchocerca volvulus microfilariae were not detected in the cerebrospinal fluid.• The pathophysiology of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy remains to be elucidated.• Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy may be mediated by an (auto)immune mechanism. read more here.

Keywords: onchocerciasis associated; detected cerebrospinal; onchocerca volvulus; associated epilepsy ... See more keywords
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Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy, an Additional Reason for Strengthening Onchocerciasis Elimination Programs.

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Published in 2018 at "Trends in parasitology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2017.11.009

Abstract: A high prevalence of epilepsy has been observed in onchocerciasis-endemic regions with high onchocerciasis transmission. Recent epidemiological studies suggest that Onchocerca volvulus infection is the trigger causing the seizures, which appear in previously healthy children… read more here.

Keywords: reason strengthening; onchocerciasis associated; additional reason; strengthening onchocerciasis ... See more keywords
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Surveillance for Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy and OV16 IgG4 Testing of Children 6–10 Years Old Should Be Used to Identify Areas Where Onchocerciasis Elimination Programs Need Strengthening

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Published in 2022 at "Pathogens"

DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11030281

Abstract: To eliminate onchocerciasis-associated morbidity, it is important to identify areas where there is still high ongoing Onchocerca volvulus transmission. Between 2015 and 2021, door-to-door surveys were conducted in onchocerciasis-endemic villages in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic… read more here.

Keywords: epilepsy; ov16 igg4; onchocerciasis associated; identify areas ... See more keywords