The geographic distribution of onchocerciasis in the 20 participating countries of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control:(2) pre-control endemicity levels …
HGM Zouré, M Noma, AH Tekle, UV Amazigo… - Parasites & vectors, 2014 - Springer
Background The original aim of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC)
was to control onchocerciasis as a public health problem in 20 African countries. In order to …
was to control onchocerciasis as a public health problem in 20 African countries. In order to …
[PDF][PDF] Eye lesions and onchocerciasis in a rural farm settlement in Delta state, Nigeria
OPG Nmorsi, IAA Oladokun, OA Egwunyenga… - …, 2002 - tm.mahidol.ac.th
A study of 326 volunteers from a rural farm settlement in Aniocha North, Delta State, Nigeria,
was conducted between December 1999 and September 2000. Volunteers were screened …
was conducted between December 1999 and September 2000. Volunteers were screened …
Study on the prevalence of onchocerca volvulus infection among the inhabitants of awgu and Oji-River Local Government Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria
A Ikpo, J Mbanugo, C Anukwuorji… - … Journal of Tropical …, 2016 - open.journal4submit.com
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Onchocerciasis among the
inhabitants of Awgu and Oji River Local Government Areas from October 2012 to March …
inhabitants of Awgu and Oji River Local Government Areas from October 2012 to March …
Hanging groin and persistent pruritus in a patient from Burkina Faso
P Niamba, A Gaulier, A Taïeb - International journal of …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Onchocerciasis is a filarial disease caused by Onchocerca volvuvus which can lead to skin,
bladder or ocular signs. The authors report a 6‐month history of generalized pruritus and …
bladder or ocular signs. The authors report a 6‐month history of generalized pruritus and …
Interleukin-5, eosinophils and the control of helminth infections in man and laboratory animals
SK Tagboto - Journal of helminthology, 1995 - cambridge.org
The immune response to infection normally results in the expansion of T helper 1 (Thl) or
Th2 lymphocyte populations. These mature lymphocytes are probably derived from a …
Th2 lymphocyte populations. These mature lymphocytes are probably derived from a …
CD4+, CD8+, immunoglobulin status and ocular lesions among some onchocerciasis-infected rural Nigerians
OPG Nmorsi, NCD Ukwandu, OJ Alabi-Eric… - Parasitology …, 2007 - Springer
Abstract CD4+, CD8+, immunoglobulin status and ocular lesions of some onchocerciasis-
infected rural Nigerians as manifested by the presence of microfilariae in their skin snips and …
infected rural Nigerians as manifested by the presence of microfilariae in their skin snips and …
Onchocerciasis in the forest-Savannah mosaic area of Nigeria
CP Chijioke, CO Akpala, RE Umeh… - … Journal of Medicine …, 1998 - journals.lww.com
An epidemiological survey of onchocerciasis and its transmission was undertaken at Achi in
the forest-savannah mosaic area of South-Eastern Nigeria. Out of a total registered …
the forest-savannah mosaic area of South-Eastern Nigeria. Out of a total registered …
THE CONTROL OF TROPICAL DISEASES AS A MEANS OF UPLIFTING THE BURDEN OF THE AFRICAN WOMAN: THE CASE OF HUMAN ONCHOCERCIASIS
The pattern of socio-economic liability due to human onchocerciasis on women, especially
rural women living in endemic communities, has been particularly damaging. The rural …
rural women living in endemic communities, has been particularly damaging. The rural …
[PDF][PDF] HUMAN ONCHOCERCIASIS IN SIX VILAGES IN WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE, SOUTH WEST SUDAN: THE RELASHIONSHIP BETWEEN PALPABLE …
DYM El Kheir - 1997 - docs.bvsalud.org
This study analyses data from Rapid Epidemiological Mapping/Rapid Assessment
(REMO/REA) studies done in Western Bahr El Ghazal State, south west of Sudan, in …
(REMO/REA) studies done in Western Bahr El Ghazal State, south west of Sudan, in …