The impact of Ivermectin mass treatment on the prevalence of onchocerciasis by rapid epidemiological assessment in Galadimawa, Kaduna state, Nigeria

Kogi, Ezekiel; Bulus, W

doi:10.4314/swj.v3i1.51761

Science World Journal

2010

DOI: 10.4314/swj.v3i1.51761

|View full text |Cite

The impact of Ivermectin mass treatment on the prevalence of onchocerciasis by rapid epidemiological assessment in Galadimawa, Kaduna state, Nigeria

Ezekiel Kogi¹,

W Bulus²

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2024

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite0

Independent1

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

References 19 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

Updated Profile of Clinical Manifestations of Onchocerciasis after Repeated Ivermectin Treatment in Middle Imo River Basin, Nigeria

A. A.,

J. I.,

et al. 2024

African Journal of Biology and Medical Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We conducted a cross-sectional survey on the impact of ivermectin after repeated treatment in five communities in Imo State, Nigeria. Rapid epidemiological mapping of onchocerciasis (REMO) carried out in 450 subjects in 1994 prior to the launching of mass drug administration were compared with re-examinations of 540 subjects in 2023. We found palpable nodule reduction from 47.2% to 12.2% and popular dermatitis decreased from 42.9% to 5.9%. Reductions in other clinical features were observed. Overall, a significantly higher proportion of males were infected than females (P<0.05). The implications of these results were discussed in line with the reported benefits of ivermectin therapy.

show abstract

Updated Profile of Clinical Manifestations of Onchocerciasis after Repeated Ivermectin Treatment in Middle Imo River Basin, Nigeria

A. A.,

J. I.,

et al. 2024

African Journal of Biology and Medical Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.

Contact Info

customersupport@researchsolutions.com

10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Blog Terms and Conditions API Terms Privacy Policy Contact Cookie Preferences Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Made with 💙 for researchers

Part of the Research Solutions Family.

The impact of Ivermectin mass treatment on the prevalence of onchocerciasis by rapid epidemiological assessment in Galadimawa, Kaduna state, Nigeria

Cited by 1 publication

References 19 publications

Updated Profile of Clinical Manifestations of Onchocerciasis after Repeated Ivermectin Treatment in Middle Imo River Basin, Nigeria

Updated Profile of Clinical Manifestations of Onchocerciasis after Repeated Ivermectin Treatment in Middle Imo River Basin, Nigeria

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About