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Demographic characteristics of positive Mansonella cases by region during the period 2013 and 2016.
| East Panama region | Darien region | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansonella cases | 75 (78%) | 21 (22%) | 96 |
| Cases according to the year | |||
| 2013 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2014 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| 2015 | 34 | 8 | 42 |
| 2016 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Total | 75 | 21 | 96 |
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean | 36.8 | 45.2 | 41 |
| Range | (2–88) | (7–88) | (2–88) |
| Age group (years) | |||
| <15 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 15–65 | 65 | 17 | 82 |
| >65 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 75 | 21 | 96 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 58 (88%) | 8 (12%) | 66 |
| Female | 17 (57%) | 13 (43%) | 30 |
| Total | 75 (78%) | 21 (22%) | 96 |
