Control of konzo by detoxification of cassava flour in three villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Banea, J P; Bradbury, James; Mandombi, C.; Nahimana, D; Denton, Ian; Kuwa, N; Tshala Katumbay, D.

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Control of konzo by detoxification of cassava flour in three villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Date

2013

Authors

Banea, J P

Bradbury, James

Mandombi, C.

Nahimana, D

Denton, Ian

Kuwa, N

Tshala Katumbay, D.

Publisher

Pergamon Press

Abstract

Three villages in Boko Health Zone, Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), had 61 konzo cases and konzo prevalences of 2.5%, 4.1% and 7.5% respectively. Konzo cases occurred every year for 10. years and every month, peaking in July. The hi