| Control of onchocerciasis in Nzerem-Ikpem, Nigeria: baseline prevalence and mass distribution of ivermectin. | |
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PMID: 11035465 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Data from a survey of endemicity of human onchocerciasis and subsequent mass distribution of ivermectin to control this disease in 9 villages of the Nzerem-Ikpem community in the Imo River basin of Nigeria are presented. Of the 1126 persons examined, 46.2% were positive for skin microfilarial, 29.2% for leopard skin, 34.2% for palpable subcutaneous nodules and 14.8% for various types of onchodermatitis. Ivermectin was distributed to a total of 1934 persons living in 233 households. The treatment coverage rate was 51%. 12.8% of those treated reported various mild reactions to the microfilaricide. Implications for community participation and long term sustenance of mass distribution programs are discussed. |
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Authors:
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O C Abanobi; J C Anosike |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Public health Volume: 114 ISSN: 0033-3506 ISO Abbreviation: Public Health Publication Date: 2000 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-01-26 Completed Date: 2001-12-31 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376507 Medline TA: Public Health Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 402-6 Citation Subset: IM; J |
Affiliation:
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Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. |
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Adult Community Health Aides / education, organization & administration Consumer Participation Endemic Diseases / prevention & control*, statistics & numerical data Female Filaricides / therapeutic use* Health Surveys Home Care Services / organization & administration Humans Ivermectin / therapeutic use* Male Middle Aged Nigeria / epidemiology Onchocerciasis / drug therapy*, epidemiology*, parasitology, pathology Population Surveillance Prevalence Primary Health Care / organization & administration Treatment Outcome |
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0/Filaricides; 70288-86-7/Ivermectin |
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