Epidemiology of Tungiasis in Kenya (360G-Wellcome-213724_Z_18_Z)
Tungiasis is an extremely Neglected Tropical Disease and has received little attention from researchers, granting bodies, and government Departments of Health. It is caused by the sand flea, Tunga penetrans, the female of which burrows into the epidermis, mostly of the feet, where it grows 2000 fold in 7 days, inducing severe inflammation, immense pain and itching. Chronic re-infection leads to severe morbidity. Although it is known to occur mostly in children under 15 years in marginalized, resource poor communities in the Caribbean, South America and Sub-Saharan Africa, not a single country knows its national prevalence, nor impact on its population. I am proposing to conduct the first ever national prevalence survey in Kenya using a cross-sectional, randomized, stratified cluster design of 10,950 students in primary schools. The survey will be repeated in the dry and wet seasons to investigate the seasonality of transmission. A sub-sample of infected and uninfected students will be selected to determine the impact tungiasis has on the quality of life, cognitive development and educational achievement. Interviews with teachers and students will investigate possible risk factors for severe disease. The goal is to provide information to mobilize resources and guide policy development for control programs.
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Grant Details
Amount Awarded | 725959 |
Applicant Surname | Elson |
Approval Committee | Basic Science Interview Committee |
Award Date | 2018-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 |
Financial Year | 2018/19 |
Grant Programme: Title | Career Re-Entry Fellowship |
Internal ID | 213724/Z/18/Z |
Lead Applicant | Dr Lynne Elson |
Partnership Value | 725959 |
Planned Dates: End Date | 2023-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
Planned Dates: Start Date | 2019-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
Recipient Org: Country | United Kingdom |
Region | South East |
Sponsor(s) | Prof Philip Bejon |