Changes in epilepsy burden after onchocerciasis elimination in a hyperendemic focus of western Ugand...
Changes in epilepsy burden after onchocerciasis elimination in a hyperendemic focus of western Uganda: a comparison of two population-based, cross-sectional studies
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United States: Elsevier Ltd
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English
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In 1994, prevalence and incidence of epilepsy were high in the Itwara onchocerciasis focus (western Uganda), and cases of nodding and Nakalanga syndrome were documented. Onchocerciasis transmission was interrupted successfully in 2001. 17 years later, we re-investigated the epilepsy burden in this area.
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Changes in epilepsy burden after onchocerciasis elimination in a hyperendemic focus of western Uganda: a comparison of two population-based, cross-sectional studies
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2419093715
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2419093715
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1473-3099
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1474-4457
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10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30122-5
