Ivermectin as a promising therapeutic option for onchocerciasis‐associated epilepsy
Abstract Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus. It can lead to blindness and visual impairment. Studies have also demonstrated a link between onchocerciasis and epilepsy, with there being a correlation between on...
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| Main Authors: | Mohammad Amin Manavi, Razieh Mohammad Jafari, Hamed Shafaroodi, Mohammad Sharifzadeh, Ahmad Reza Dehpour |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Epilepsia Open |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.13107 |
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