Neurocognitive and mental health outcomes in children with tungiasis: a cross-sectional study in rural Kenya and Uganda.

Berrick OtienoLynne ElsonAbneel K MatharuNaomi RiithiEsther ChongwoKhamis KatanaCarophine NasambuFrancis MutebiHerman FeldmeierJürgen KrückenUlrike FillingerAmina Abubakar

Published in: Infectious diseases of poverty (2023)

This study provides first evidence that tungiasis is associated with poor neurocognitive functioning in children. Since tungiasis is a chronic disease with frequent reinfections, such negative effects may potentially impair their development and life achievements.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
bipolar disorder
south africa
physical activity
type diabetes
risk factors
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome