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High prevalence of epilepsy in onchocerciasis endemic regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bethany Levick
Floribert Tepage
Chellafe Ensoy-Musoro
Dadi Falay
Jean Marie Kashama
Patrick Suykerbuyk
Michel Komba
Caroline B. Osoro
Michael Begon
Alliance Tagoto
Anne Laudisoit
Michel Mandro
Robert Colebunders

201774 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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The prevalence of epilepsy in health areas in onchocerciasis endemic regions in the DRC was 2-10 times higher than in non-onchocerciasis endemic regions in Africa. Our data suggests that Ivermectin protects against epilepsy in an onchocerciasis endemic region. However, a prospective population based intervention study is needed to confirm this.

Research topics

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
Parasites and Host Interactions

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005732

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