Table 1 Prevalence (%) and clinical manifestation of lymphatic filariasis due to W. bancrofti by community
From: Lymphatic filariasis among the Yakurr people of Cross River State, Nigeria
Community | Population | Population sampled (%) | Microfilaraemia positives | Lymphoedema Positives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Idomi | 1,204 | 221(18.4) | 9 (4.1) | 0 (0.0) |
Ijom | 1,311 | 151(11.5) | 10 (6.6) | 1 (0.7) |
Lekpankom | 1,584 | 224(14.1) | 13 (5.8) | 0 (0.0) |
Ntankpo | 1,699 | 189(11.1) | 16 (8.5) | 1 (0.5) |
Total | 5,798 | 785(13.5) | 48 (6.1) | 2 (0.3) |