Stigma and epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic regions in Africa: a review and recommendations from the onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy working group

• Main Authors: Sarah O'Neill (Author), Julia Irani (Author), Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo (Author), Denis Nono (Author), Catherine Abbo (Author), Yasuaki Sato (Author), Augustine Mugarura (Author), Housseini Dolo (Author), Maya Ronse (Author), Alfred K. Njamnshi (Author), Robert Colebunders (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In onchocerciasis-endemic areas, particularly in those with a sub-optimal onchocerciasis control programme, a high prevalence of epilepsy is observed. Both onchocerciasis and epilepsy are stigmatizing conditions. The first international workshop on onchocerciasis-associated epile...