An Epidemiological Study showing Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in endemic & non-endemic regions
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Filariasis is a public health problem of considerable magnitude. It is estimated that at least 6 million attacks of acute filarial diseases occur per year and at least 15 million persons currently have one or more common filarial lesions. Material & Method: The present study was undertaken with the aim to assess the prevalence of filariasis in different regions of Uttar Pradesh and Union Territor of Delhi, as there is no reliable data available particularly from western parts of the said region. Observation & Result: Prevalence of filariasis in different regions of UP as assessed by clinical examination, MF demonstration & FST is 20.76%, 28.26% and 60.96% respectively. Conclusion: The disease is not fatal yet is responsible for considerable morbidity and social stigma and many avoidable surgical interventions.
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Kamal Narain, Vaishali Gupta
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