Prevalence of onchocerciasis in Blue Nile valley of western Ethiopia.
Indian J Public Health
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1993 Oct-Dec; 37(4): 135-7
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-109105
ABSTRACT
A epidemiological study of Onchocerciasis among different ethnic groups in the Blue Nile valley of Western Ethiopia was conducted to obtain baseline data on disease prevalence, skin snips samples were obtained from 493 persons, representing different ethnic groups (Nilotic and Oromos), living under different geographic and climatic conditions (lowlands, Midland and highland) or Mendi district for parasitological verification. A total of 169 (34%) had microfilariae of the skin by direct microscopy. The highest prevalence rate (81%) was found among the Nilotic people living along the southern banks of the Blue Nile River. Most patient had wide spread skin infection. Epidemiological differences were also observed.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Onchocercose
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Peau
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
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Ethnies
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Surveillance de la population
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Prévalence
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Études par échantillonnage
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Climat
Type d'étude:
Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
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Étude de dépistage
Pays comme sujet:
Afrique
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Public Health
Année:
1993
Type:
Article
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