Parasitological and clinical survey of bancroftian filariasis in Kepu District, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1977 Jun; 8(2): 173-8
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-32010
ABSTRACT
A blood and clinical survey for bancroftian filariasis was made in the Kepu District of Central Jakarta in June 1976. About 90% of 614 inhabitants in the survey area was examined. The microfilarial rate was 4.5%; 5.8% in males and 3.3% in females. Most of the carriers were asymptomatic. The microfilarial density was low. There were 15 persons (2.7%) with signs and symptoms of filariasis; 11 males and 4 females. The total filariasis infection rate was 6.7%. The percentage of infected persons increased with years of residency. Persons living in poorly built houses had approximately 9 times higher microfilarial rate and 5 times higher disease rate than those living in modern houses.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Wuchereria bancrofti
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Blood
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Sex Factors
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Adolescent
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Adult
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1977
Type:
Article
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