Overview

Epidemiology and Control of Mansonella Perstans Infection in Uganda

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Mansonella perstans (M. perstans) infection is widespread in Uganda. Knowledge about the epidemiology of this infection, and of the morbidity it induces is poor, and no effective treatment is available. The study aims at providing data on diagnostic, epidemiological, morbidity and treatment aspects of M. perstans infections in Uganda.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
DBL -Institute for Health Research and Development
Collaborator:
Ministry of Health, Uganda
Treatments:
Albendazole
Ivermectin