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Luís‐Jorge Amaral

Observed names: L-J Amaral, L.-J. Amaral, L.J. Amaral, Luis-Jorge Amaral, Luís Jorge Amaral, Luís-Jorge Amaral
ORCID: 0000-0001-8155-9014
Observed ORCID: 0000-0001-8155-9014
OpenAlex ID: A5058147287
Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy: an update and future perspectives
2022 · Amber Hadermann, Luis-Jorge Amaral, et al. · Trends in Parasitology · 42
Effect of onchocerciasis elimination measures on the incidence of epilepsy in Maridi, South Sudan: a 3-year longitudinal, prospective, population-based study
2023 · Stephen Raimon Jada, Luís-Jorge Amaral, et al. · The Lancet Global Health · 30
Case definitions for onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy and nodding syndrome: A focused review
2023 · G. Van Cutsem, J.N. Siewe Fodjo, et al. · Seizure · 29
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Impact of a bi-annual community-directed treatment with ivermectin programme on the incidence of epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic area of Mahenge, Tanzania: A population-based prospective study
2023 · Dan Bhwana, Luís-Jorge Amaral, et al. · PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 24
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Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy: Charting a path forward
2024 · G Van Cutsem, JN Siewe Fodjo, et al. · Seizure · 16
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Impact of annual community-directed treatment with ivermectin on the incidence of epilepsy in Mvolo, a two-year prospective study
2024 · Luís-Jorge Amaral, Stephen Raimon Jada, et al. · PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 11
Mortality among persons with epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic and non-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
2023 · Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Gilles Van Cutsem, et al. · Seizure · 10
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Reaching elimination of onchocerciasis transmission with long-term vector control and ivermectin treatment in Togo
2025 · Luís-Jorge Amaral, Rachel N. Bronzan, et al. · Nature Communications · 8
Nodding syndrome, a case-control study in Mahenge, Tanzania: Onchocerca volvulus and not Mansonella perstans as a risk factor
2023 · Luís-Jorge Amaral, Dan Bhwana, et al. · PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 8
The last mile in onchocerciasis elimination: diagnostic challenges
2025 · Charlotte Lubbers, Luís-Jorge Amaral, et al. · Trends in Parasitology · 7
Community‐based epilepsy care in an onchocerciasis‐endemic area: A 3‐year cohort study in Mahenge, Tanzania
2024 · Dan Bhwana, Luís‐Jorge Amaral, et al. · Epilepsia · 6
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Rapid diagnostic testing for onchocerciasis in Maridi (South Sudan) before and after improving elimination strategies: a repeated cross-sectional survey
2024 · Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, et al. · Open Research Europe · 6
Impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of children with epilepsy including nodding syndrome in Uganda: A qualitative study
2022 · Denis Nono, Nolbert Gumisiriza, et al. · Epilepsy & Behavior · 6
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Recognising the neurological burden of onchocerciasis: the need to include onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy in onchocerciasis global health metrics
2025 · Luís-Jorge Amaral, Robert Colebunders · Infectious Diseases of Poverty · 5
A Novel Biplex Onchocerca volvulus Rapid Diagnostic Test Evaluated Among 3- to 9-Year-Old Children in Maridi, South Sudan
2025 · Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, et al. · Diagnostics · 5
Treatment and prevention of epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic areas is urgently needed
2024 · Robert Colebunders, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, et al. · Infectious Diseases of Poverty · 5
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Quality of life of persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
2023 · Luís-Jorge Amaral, Dan Bhwana, et al. · Epilepsy & Behavior · 5
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Factors associated with low-uptake of ivermectin in Mahenge, an area with high prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in Tanzania: A qualitative perspective
2023 · Dan Bhwana, Isolide S. Massawe, et al. · Frontiers in Tropical Diseases · 5
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Performance of novel onchocerciasis rapid diagnostic tests in a field setting in South Sudan
2025 · Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, et al. · PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 4
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Evaluating epilepsy management in an onchocerciasis-endemic area: Case of Maridi, South Sudan
2024 · Olivia Kamoen, Stephen Raimon Jada, et al. · Seizure · 4
High epilepsy prevalence and excess mortality in onchocerciasis-endemic counties of South Sudan: A call for integrated interventions
2025 · Luís-Jorge Amaral, Stephen Raimon Jada, et al. · PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 3
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Accessibility to formal education among persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, Tanzania
2023 · Pendo F. Magili, Deodatus C. Kakoko, et al. · Epilepsy & Behavior · 3
Disability assessment among persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
2023 · Dan Bhwana, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, et al. · Epilepsy & Behavior · 3
Effect of Onchocerciasis Elimination Measures on the Incidence of Epilepsy in Maridi, South Sudan: A Three-Year Prospective Study
2023 · Stephen Raimon Jada, Luís-Jorge Amaral, et al. · Research Square · 3
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High Prevalence of Glaucoma among Patients in an Onchocerciasis Endemic Area (Mahenge, Tanzania)
2022 · Juliet Otiti-Sengeri, Blair Andrew Omaido, et al. · Pathogens · 3
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Works count: 40
Citation count: 260
H-index: 8
I10-index: 7
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