Table 1 Overview of the LF status in Kirare, as seen during the pre-MDA survey in September 2004

Registered population (≥10 years)

336

Microfilaraemia (≥10 years)

Prevalence

33.6%

GMI^a among examined

8.8

GMI^a among positive

881

CFA^b prevalence (≥10 years)^c

63.3%

Bm14 prevalence (≥10 years)^c

85.7%

Hydrocele prevalence in males (≥15 years)^d

42.7%

Elephantiasis prevalence in all (≥15 years)^d

5.2%