Table 1 Registered study population in Luangwa District and circulating filarial antigen (CFA) status among those examined
From: Lymphatic filariasis in Luangwa District, South-East Zambia
Age group (years) | Study population | CFA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Female: male ratio | No. examined | No. positive (%) | |
1-14 | 473 | 0.89 | 248 | 3 (1.2) |
15-29 | 241 | 1.25 | 138 | 15 (10.9) |
30-49 | 156 | 0.95 | 92 | 15 (16.3) |
50+ | 115 | 1.73 | 68 | 14 (20.6) |
Total | 985 | 1.06 | 546 | 47 (8.6) |