Parasitological and clinical characterization of Simulium neavei-transmitted onchocerciasis in western Uganda.

In the forests of western Uganda onchocerciasis is transmitted by Simulium neavei s.s. Since little is known about the infection transmitted by this vector, a survey was made in 1991 with special regard to adult persons of 15 years and older in the 13 villages of the parish Kigoyera 40 km northeast of Fort Portal.

Onchocerciasis prevalence in previously known foci in western Uganda: results from a preliminary survey in Kabarole district.

A prevalence survey of onchoceriasis was done in Kabarole district, Uganda, in 1990. The objective was to determine the prevalence of onchocerciasis among communities living in previously known foci. A total number of 1186 persons was included in the study.