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Onchocerciasis

Exploring the impact of mobile and migrant populations on mass drug administration coverage and effectiveness in Africa: A scoping review protocol

Moussa Sangare, Yaya Ibrahim Coulibaly, Prithi Ravichandran, Abdoul Fatao Diabate, Claudia Duguay, Carol Vlassoff, Manisha A. Kulkarni, Alison Krentel

published 29 May 2025

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Vector borne disease control interventions in agricultural and irrigation areas in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

Levi Kalitsilo, Leila Abdullahi, Nyanyiwe Mbeye, Lily Mwandira, Hleziwe Hara, Collins Mitambo, Rose Oronje

published 03 Feb 2025

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Predictive immunoinformatics reveal promising safety and anti-onchocerciasis protective immune response profiles to vaccine candidates (Ov-RAL-2 and Ov-103) in anticipation of phase I clinical trials

Derrick Neba Nebangwa, Robert Adamu Shey, Daniel Madulu Shadrack, Cabirou Mounchili Shintouo, Ntang Emmaculate Yaah, Bernis Neneyoh Yengo, Mary Teke Efeti, Ketura Yaje Gwei, Darling Bih Aubierge Fomekong, Gordon Takop Nchanji, Arnaud Azonpi Lemoge, Fidele Ntie‑Kang, Stephen Mbigha Ghogomu

published 21 Oct 2024

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Geospatial distribution and predictive modeling of onchocerciasis in Ogun State, Nigeria

Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Ayodele S. Babalola, Monsuru A. Adeleke, Adedapo O. Adeogun, Olufunmilayo A. Idowu, Sammy O. Sam-Wobo

published 01 Mar 2023

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Integrated people-centered eye care: A scoping review on engaging communities in eye care in low- and middle-income settings

Ling Lee, Elise Moo, Tiffany Angelopoulos, Aryati Yashadhana

published 19 Jan 2023

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Evaluation of mass treatment with ivermectin program reach and survey coverage for onchocerciasis elimination in selected endemic areas of Ethiopia

Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Asrat Hailu, Zeleke Mekonnen

published 28 Jul 2022

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Habitat preference of blackflies in Omo Gibe river basin (southwest Ethiopia): Implications for onchocerciasis elimination and control

Beekam Kebede Olkeba, Seid Tiku Mereta, Peter L. M. Goethals, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Gemechu Debesa, Argaw Ambelu, Mahmud Ahmednur, Pieter Boets

published 04 Mar 2022

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Impact of ivermectin mass drug administration on burden of soil-transmitted helminths in onchocerciasis control and elimination programs, Yeki district, southwest Ethiopia

Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Mio Ayana, Asrat Hailu, Zeleke Mekonnen

published 10 Feb 2022

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Biting behaviour and infectivity of Simulium damnosum complex with Onchocerca parasite in Alabameta, Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria

Lateef O. Busari, Olusola Ojurongbe, Monsuru A. Adeleke, Olabanji A. Surakat, Akeem A. Akindele

published 04 Jun 2021

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Are census data accurate for estimating coverage of a lymphatic filariasis MDA campaign? Results of a survey in Sierra Leone

Wogba Kamara, Kathryn L. Zoerhoff, Emily H. Toubali, Mary H. Hodges, Donal Bisanzio, Dhuly Chowdhury, Mustapha Sonnie, Edward Magbity, Mohamed Samai, Abdulai Conteh, Florence Macarthy, Margaret Baker, Joseph B. Koroma

published 19 Dec 2019

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A survey of Onchocerca fasciata infection in camels (Camelus bactrianus) with notes on morphology

Zhi-Chao Yu, Wei Zhang, Bin Li, Xiao-Ping Luo, Rui Wang, Xiao-Ye Yang

published 04 Apr 2019

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Prediction and validation of the structural features of Ov58GPCR, an immunogenic determinant of Onchocerca volvulus

Robert Adamu Shey, Stephen Mbigha Ghogomu, Ferdinand Ngale Njume, Lea Olive Tchouate Gainkam, Philippe Poelvoorde, Leon Mutesa, Annie Robert, Perrine Humblet, Jean-Pierre Munyampundu, Joseph Kamgno, Christophe Lelubre, Luc Vanhamme, Jacob Souopgui

published 26 Sep 2018

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The interruption of Onchocerca volvulus and Wuchereria bancrofti transmission by integrated chemotherapy in the Obongi focus, North Western Uganda

Lakwo Thomson Luroni, Matwale Gabriel, Edridah Tukahebwa, Ambrose Winston Onapa, Benjamin Tinkitina, Ephraim Tukesiga, Michael Nyaraga, Anna Mary Auma, Peace Habomugisha, Edson Byamukama, David Oguttu, Moses Katabarwa, Thomas Raymond Unnasch

published 18 Dec 2017

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