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Human ochocerciasis in Ekong community, Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Kenneth Nnamdi Opara, Nsima Ibanga Udoidung, Uduak Nseobot
Abstract
The prevalence and intensity of onchocerciasis in Ekong Community of Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria was investigated. A total of 316 subjects were screened for skin microfilariae (mf) and clinical manifestations, using standard parasitological and clinical methods of diagnosis. Two hundred and thirty-two (73.4%) of those examined were positive for Onchocerca volvulus microfilariae. Males (82.0%) were significantly (P30) showing significantly (P
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Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. ISSN: 1118-0579