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Cytokines and Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy, a Pilot Study and Review of the Literature
(MDPI, 3/7/2021)
Neuro-inflammation may be associated with onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy (OAE) but thus far very few immunological studies have been performed in children with this form of epilepsy. In a pilot study we measured the ...
High Prevalence of Epilepsy in an Onchocerciasis-Endemic Area in Mvolo County, South Sudan: A Door-To-Door Survey
(MDPI, 5/14/2021)
In June 2020, a door-to-door household survey was conducted in Mvolo County, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in South Sudan. A total of 2357 households containing 15,699 individuals agreed to participate in the study. Of ...
“Slash and Clear”, a Community-Based Vector Control Method to Reduce Onchocerciasis Transmission by Simulium sirbanum in Maridi, South Sudan: A Prospective Study
(Pathogens, 2021-10-15)
Abstract: Background: High ongoing Onchocerca volvulus transmission was recently documented in
Maridi County, South Sudan. To complement community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI)
as the main onchocerciasis ...
Clinical Characteristics of Onchocerciasis-associated Epilepsy in Villages in Maridi County, Republic of South Sudan
(Elsevier, 2018-11)
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Purpose: To describe the clinical manifestations of persons with epilepsy (PWE) in onchocerciasis endemic
villages in South Sudan.
Methods: During a survey in Maridi County in May 2018, PWE were interviewed and ...
Community Perception of Epilepsy and its Treatment in Onchocerciasis-endemic Villages of Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan
(Elsevier, 2022-01-10)
Objective
To assess the community’s perception of epilepsy and its treatment in onchocerciasis-endemic villages of Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. The study was conducted prior to the setting up of a ...
Epilepsy-related Stigma and Cost in Two Onchocerciasis-endemic Areas in South Sudan: A Pilot Descriptive Study
(Elsevier, 2020-08-06)
Introduction: Epilepsy is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in resource-limited rural villages where persons with epilepsy (PWE) are often confronted with a wide treatment gap, frequent ...
High Prevalence of Onchocerciasis-associated Epilepsy in Villages in Maridi County, Republic of South Sudan: A Community-based Survey
(Elsevier, 2018-11-10)
Purpose
To determine the prevalence and incidence of epilepsy in an onchocerciasis endemic region of South Sudan.
Methods
In May 2018, a door-to-door household survey was conducted in 8 study sites in an onchocerciasis ...
External Quality Assessment in Resource-limited Countries
(Biochemia Medica, 2017)
Abstract
Introduction: Health laboratory services are a critical component of national health systems but face major operational challenges in resource-limited (RL) settings. New funding for health systems strengthening ...
Field Evaluation of SD BIOLINE HIV Syphilis Duo Assay among Pregnant Women Attending Routine Antenatal Care in Juba, South Sudan
(Plos One, 2018-10-10)
The SD BIOLINE HIV/Syphilis Duo assay is the first World Health Organization prequalified dual rapid diagnostic test for simultaneous detection of HIV and Treponema pallidum antibodies in human blood. Prior to introducing ...
Performance of a Fully-automated System on a WHO Malaria Microscopy Evaluation Slide Set
(BMC, 2021-02-25)
Background: Manual microscopy remains a widely-used tool for malaria diagnosis and clinical studies, but it has
inconsistent quality in the feld due to variability in training and feld practices. Automated diagnostic ...