Epidemiological features of epilepsy in the countries of the African continent-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Epidemiological features of epilepsy in the countries of the African continent

Published:2020-12-20 Issue:3 Volume:1 Page:37-43
ISSN:2712-8156
Container-title:South Russian Journal of Therapeutic Practice
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Author:

Efremov V. V.¹^ORCID,Dolgusheva U. A.¹^ORCID,Ndihokubvayo B.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Rostov State Medical University

Abstract

This review is devoted to the analysis of the published results of studies conducted in Africa, which studied the clinical and epidemiological features of epilepsy disease in the countries of the African continent. Continental geographic subregions have been identified where the prevalence of epilepsy is particularly high. The relationship between the incidence of epilepsy and the presence of endemic neuroinfections is described. It is concluded that the strengthening of measures aimed at the prevention of infections of the central nervous system can be one of the most effective ways to reduce the morbidity and mortality from epilepsy in Africa

Publisher

Rostov State Medical University

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