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Table 2 Knowledge on the clinical manifestations of lymphatic filariasis of the sampled population, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, 2005

From: Factors associated with the acceptance of mass drug administration for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Agusan del Sur, Philippines

Clinical manifestations of lymphatic filariasis*

Percent

Enlarged scrotum/vulva

58.7

Elephantiasis/enlarged legs and feet

54.1

Enlarged breast

52.9

Enlarged arms and hands

28.8

Fever

11.5

Weakness

8.2

Headache

4.8

Abdominal pain

3.2

Enlarged part where mosquito bit

2.8

Chills

2.6

Dizziness/vertigo

0.8

Reduced appetite

0.5

Nausea/vomiting

0.3

Enlarged lymphnodes

0.2

Can be asymptomatic

0.2

Others

7.6

Don't know

19.5

  1. *with multiple responses