Table 5.
lymphatic filariasis in some locations of South Western Nigeria
| S/N | States | Study coverage/local government area (LGAs) | Test type | Micro-filariae prevalence rate (%) | Circulating filarial antigen prevalence (%) | Reported symptoms | Possible associated risks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogun | Ado-Odo, Otta, LGA | Giemsa-stained smear microscopy | 4.00 | - | - | Lack of awareness and vector control | |
| Ogun | Abeokuta South LGA | Giemsa-stained smear microscopy | 2.40 | - | - | Lack of awareness and vector control | |
| Ogun | Sowo village, Abeokuta | Giemsa-stained smear microscopy | 17.00 | - | Elephantiasis hydrocele, dermatitis | Vegetation, lack of drainages and presence of vectors | |
| Ogun | 6 communities in Imobi, Ijebu East LGA | Giemsa-stained smear microscopy | 20.30 | - | - | Lack of awareness, exposure to vectors | |
| Osun | 10 communities in 5 LGAs | ICT | - | 1.70 | Hydrocele | vegetation, exposure to vectors | |
| Ondo | 3 rural communities of Ose LGA | ICT | - | 29.00 | Lymphedema and hydrocele | Lack of awareness and poor vector control |
ICT: immunochromatographic card test