Publications by authors named "Benoit Kemata"
Article Synopsis
- Recent reports indicated a high number of epilepsy cases, particularly nodding seizures, in Landja Mboko, Central African Republic, leading to concerns about onchocerciasis transmission in the area.
- An antibody prevalence study among children aged 6-9 revealed an 8.9% seroprevalence for Ov16 and 1.9% for lymphatic filariasis, with the highest positivity observed in the Kodjo village.
- The findings suggest ongoing transmission of onchocerciasis, prompting recommendations to map the extent of the outbreak and consider implementing ivermectin mass drug distribution in the affected communities.
