Lymphatic filariasis and associated morbidities in rural communities of Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria

Okonofua, Christiana; Olajumoke, Morenikeji; Oyetunde, Salawu

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2013.02.006

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“…In Ado Odo Ota, infection rates increased with age which is in conformity with what has been previously reported elsewhere in Nigeria [ 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 ]. Seventy five percent (9 out of the 12) of the persons that tested positive in Ado Odo Ota, were between the age range of 5 to 59 years while only 3 people between the aged range 60 to 79 years were positive.…”

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“…Seventy five percent (9 out of the 12) of the persons that tested positive in Ado Odo Ota, were between the age range of 5 to 59 years while only 3 people between the aged range 60 to 79 years were positive. The higher percentage infectivity recorded in persons older than 60 years is similar to a report obtained from the same LGA [ 13 ]. In Abeokuta south, all the 7 infected people were aged 10 to 49 years.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The results show that the area is endemic for LF with an overall prevalence 4% and 2.4% in Ado-Odo Ota and Abeokuta South LGAs and are in concordance with the mapping result earlier obtained for these areas. The prevalence 4% and 2.4% reported in this study is comparatively lower than that reported by in previous studies in Ogun state [ 13 , 14 ], however these earlier studies were conducted in areas with visible signs of the disease. The overall mean Mf prevalence rate that has been recorded in previous studies across Nigeria was 8.2% with a range of 0 to 47.4% [ 15 ].…”

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confidence: 81%

“…A microfilarial density of 30.6 and 25.1 mf/ml was found in the infected population of Ado-Odo Ota and Abeokuta South LGA respectively. This microfilarial density is higher than the 22.25 mf/ml [ 14 ] and 21.4 mf/ml [ 13 ] previously reported in Ogun State. The high microfilarial density recorded in the two LGAs indicates that MDA is needed in these areas.…”

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Lymphatic filariasis baseline survey in two sentinel sites of Ogun state, Nigeria

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IntroductionIn preparation for Mass Drug Administration by National Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme, a baseline epidemiological investigation on lymphatic filariasis (LF) was conducted in two sentinel sites of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study was carried out in Ado-Odo Ota and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas (LGAs) to determine LF prevalence, microfilarial density and the abundance of Wucheraria bancrofti in the mosquito vectors.MethodsMicroscopic examination of thick blood smears of 299 and 288 participants from Ado-Odo Ota and Abeokuta South LGAs was conducted. Visual observations of clinical manifestations of chronic infection and questionnaire administration were also conducted. Indoor resting mosquitoes were collected using the pyrethrum spray technique and CDC light traps and mosquitoes were dissected for filarial larvae.ResultsMicrofilaria prevalences were 4.0% and 2.4% in Ado-odo Ota and Abeokuta South LGAs. The microflarial density (mfd) was 30.6mf/ml and 23.9 mf/ml in the same areas. No clinical manifestations of the infection were found at both sites. Knowledge of LF by inhabitants was very low in the two areas. Anopheles gambiae s.l and Culex species mosquitoes were collected but none was found positive for stage L3 infective larvae.ConclusionMass awareness campaigns on the goal of mass drug administration, cause of LF, mode of transmission, the relationship between infection and clinical signs/symptoms is advocated so as to increase acceptance and support of the control programme by the community.

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Lymphatic filariasis baseline survey in two sentinel sites of Ogun state, Nigeria

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“…For example, lymphatic filariasis, a tissue helminth infection associated with lymphedema and elephantiasis and transmitted by mosquitoes, can affect the breasts and cause genital deformities of the vulva. 2,39,40 Most of the cases of lymphatic filariasis are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. As with female genital schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis is also highly stigmatizing.…”

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Helminth Infections

Hotez

Whitham

2014

Obstetrics &Amp; Gynecology

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Emerging evidence over the past decade has implicated helminth infections as important yet stealth causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes and impaired women's reproductive health. The two most important helminth infections affecting women living in poverty in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world are hookworm infection and schistosomiasis. In Africa alone, almost 40 million women of childbearing age are infected with hookworms, including almost 7 million pregnant women who are at greater risk of severe anemia, higher mortality, and experiencing poor neonatal outcome (reduced birth weight and increased infant mortality). Possibly, tens of millions of women in Africa also suffer from female genital schistosomiasis associated with genital itching and pain, stress incontinence, dyspareunia, and infertility and experience social stigma and depression. Female genital schistosomiasis also is linked to horizontal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and it may represent one of Africa's major cofactors in its AIDS epidemic. There is urgency to expand mass drug administration efforts for hookworm and schistosomiasis to include women of reproductive age and to shape new policies and advocacy initiatives for women's global health to include helminth control. In parallel is a requirement to better link global health programs for HIV and AIDS and malaria with helminth control and to simultaneously launch initiatives for research and development.

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Burden, knowledge and perception of lymphatic filariasis in resource - poor communities in north central Nigeria

Amaechi,

Ariyo,

Aderogba

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J Parasit Dis

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Lymphatic filariasis and associated morbidities in rural communities of Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

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Lymphatic filariasis baseline survey in two sentinel sites of Ogun state, Nigeria

Lymphatic filariasis baseline survey in two sentinel sites of Ogun state, Nigeria

Helminth Infections

Burden, knowledge and perception of lymphatic filariasis in resource - poor communities in north central Nigeria

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