Publications by authors named "Lukudu Emmanuel"
Article Synopsis
- A house-to-house survey in Mundri, South Sudan identified 224 cases of nodding syndrome (NS), with most patients experiencing multiple types of seizures and additional health issues like stunted growth and behavioral abnormalities.
- The study found that eating rat meat was linked to an increased risk of NS, while children with NS were more likely to have taken the medication ivermectin in the past five years.
- It was noted that children with NS face stigma due to the false belief that the condition can be transmitted through contact with others.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Nodding syndrome (NS) is a neurological disease predominantly affecting South Sudan, with a significant lack of understanding about its burden and risk factors in the region.
- A house-to-house survey conducted over nearly two years revealed a 2.7% prevalence of NS among 22,411 people surveyed, with the highest cases found in Diko village (13.7%).
- The study identified behaviors around rivers and exposure to poultry as risk factors, while having a mobile phone decreased the risk, highlighting the need for further investigation into the disease's causes and associations.
