Robert Colebunders

R Colebunders, prof infectious diseases, research expertise in HIV, TB, onchocerciasis, epilepsy and COVID-19

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Nakalanga syndrome and hypopituitarism https://t.co/9hRQ8DAjbj We are hiring a project manager top coordinate research on onchocezrciasis-associated epilepsy #hiring #onchocerciasis#epilepsy

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Evidence that #viruses of #nematodes interact with the human immune system, potentially influencing disease outcome. Great collaboration between @LSTMnews @KU_Leuven @UAntwerpen @DeconinckLander @SQuek_001 @AmberHadermann @colebunders2
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[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy including nodding syndrome is a treatable condition by strengthening onchocerciasis elimination programs

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Treatment and prevention of epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic areas is urgently needed https://t.co/lmUtdXpVV0

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in T… https://t.co/iDNw7WfdK7 Neglected Tropical Disease and the mental health programs should collaborate to address the OAE public health problem

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Robust epidemiological evidence for the association between onchocerciasis and epilepsy

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Methodological challenges for conducting case-control studies to investigate the association between onchocerciasis… https://t.co/wkhUJ0Qw9W

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Methodological challenges for conducting case control studies to investigate the association between onchocerciasis and epilepsy including nodding syndrome https://t.co/Kon8vBUpKu

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Non-adherence to ivermectin in onchocerciasis-endemic communities with persistent infection in the Bono Region of G… https://t.co/ZoHncbNjpf

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

In onchocerciasis endemic areas all children above the age of 5 should be treated with ivermectin at least once a year

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Nodding syndrome, populations at risk need to be aware this is a preventable condition https://t.co/QP1avOk5LN

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Most children in onchocerciasis endemic areas with epilepsy are not allowed to go to school # epilepsy#Tanzania#nodding syndrome#stigma

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Accessibility to formal education among persons with epilepsy in Mahen... https://t.co/zJeDTOtUq0

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

@UAntwerpen @WHO @TropischITG Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy is an important neglected public Health problem in many onchocerciasis endemic areas with a weak health care system and confronted with insecurity

[UAntwerpen @UAntwerpen]

Tijdens een internationale workshop deelden #UAntwerpen en @WHO enkele baanbrekende inzichten over rivierepilepsie. Deze onderbelichte ziekte zou in Centraal-Afrika jaarlijks 200.000 tot 400.000 slachtoffers maken. @TropischITG

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[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Universiteit Antwerpen brengt strijd tegen rivierepilepsie in stroomversnelling https://t.co/AaBxApivgi

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Excited to share our latest article published in @plosntds: https://t.co/4PmpYqLiOv #plosntdsauthor

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Assessing Onchocerca volvulus Intensity of Infection and Genetic Diversity Using Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing of Single Microfilariae Obtained before and after Ivermectin Treatment https://t.co/W7nZEYf7HZ #mdpipathogens via @Pathogens_MDPI

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Disability assessment among persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an oncho... https://t.co/Ly6QoUvM68
Untreated epilepsy is associated with severe disability. More interventions are needed to decrease the epilepsy treatment gap and to prevent epilepsy in Africa

[Robert Colebunders @colebunders2]

Effect of onchocerciasis elimination measures on the incidence of epilepsy in Maridi, South Sudan: a 3-year longitu… https://t.co/ZUVmFLd9By