The Role of the Maridi Dam in Causing an Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy Epidemic in Maridi, South Sudan: An Epidemiological, Sociological, and Entomological Study

<strong>Background</strong>: An epilepsy prevalence of 4.4% was documented in onchocerciasis‐endemic<br />villages close to the Maridi River in South Sudan. We investigated the role of the Maridi dam in<br />causing an onchocerciasis‐associated epilepsy epidemic in these vill...

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Main Authors: T.L. Lakwo, S. Raimon, M. Tionga, J.N. Siewe Fodjo, P. Alinda, W.J. Sebit, J.Y. Carter, R. Colebunders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
dam
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/4/315