Nodding syndrome
Nodding syndrome
Poorly-understood pediatric mental condition of unknown cause, characterized by seizures, mental retardation and stunted growth
Aetiology
Aetiology
Association with Onchocerca volvulus infection, which is prevalent in all outbreak areas, and a possible explanation involves the formation of antibodies against parasite antigen that are cross-reactive to leiomodin-1 in the hippocampus
Management
Management
Anticonvulsants...