Frequency of human toxocariasis in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Ajayi, O. O; Duhlinska, D. D; Agwale, S. M; Njoku, M

Ajayi, O. O; Duhlinska, D. D; Agwale, S. M; Njoku, M.

Ajayi, O. O; University of Jos. Department of Zoology. Applied Parasitology Laboratory. Jos. NG
Duhlinska, D. D; University of Jos. Department of Zoology. Applied Parasitology Laboratory. Jos. NG
Agwale, S. M; University of Jos. Department of Zoology. Applied Parasitology Laboratory. Jos. NG
Njoku, M; University of Jos. Department of Zoology. Applied Parasitology Laboratory. Jos. NG

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 95(2): 147-149, Mar.-Apr. 2000.

Article Dans En | LILACS | ID: lil-319984

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ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa) was used to examine sera of 104 children and adults in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria for anti-toxocaral antibodies, out of which 31 (29.8) were reactive. The seropositive rates were 30.4 for adults, 29.6 for children, 34 for females and 25.9 for males. However, the differences were not significant by age and sex. A highly significant association (p < 0.001) was observed between seropositivity and geography but none between seropositivity and dog ownership (p > 0.05).

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Texte intégral: 1 Indice: LILACS Sujet Principal: Anticorps antihelminthe / Toxocarose / Toxocara canis Limites du sujet: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Pays comme sujet: Africa langue: En Texte intégral: Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz Thème du journal: MEDICINA TROPICAL / PARASITOLOGIA Année: 2000 Type: Article

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