Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin.
Vivian P MushiDan BhwanaIsolide S MassaweWilliams MakundeHillary SebukotoWillison NgasaJoel SengeremaAthanas MhinaPaul M HayumaHenrika KimamboWinifrida KidimaWilliam MatujaJosemir W SanderHelen CrossArjune SenRobert ColebundersCharles R NewtonBruno P Mmbandonull nullPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2024)
Despite ivermectin use for 25 years, the prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy remains high. It is crucial to strengthen bi-annual ivermectin treatment and initiate interventions targeting vectors to control onchocerciasis and epilepsy in the area.