An epidemiological study of filariasis in a village of district Datia, MP
<b>Background:</b> District Datia has been known to be endemic for filariasis. A number of cases have been reported in recent past. The present study was an epidemiological investigation carried out in village Barganya, Datia in the month of Sept 2004. <b> Aims and Objectives:</...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Published: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Connect to this object online. |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | <b>Background:</b> District Datia has been known to be endemic for filariasis. A number of cases have been reported in recent past. The present study was an epidemiological investigation carried out in village Barganya, Datia in the month of Sept 2004. <b> Aims and Objectives:</b> The objectives of this study were to confirm the epidemic in village Barganya and to study the causes of the present epidemic.<b> Materials and Methods:</b> The study was a cross sectional study carried out through house to house survey, covering a population of 1512. <b> Result:</b> A total of 78 clinically confirmed cases were reported. The study calculated a microfilarial rate of 6.9 % and 1.65% in males and females respectively. The microfilarial density among confirmed cases ranged from 3.1 to 10.6 per 20 cmm. <b>Conclusion:</b> The study concluded that majority of the cases were males who worked in open field and there was a lack of proper management of these cases at village level. |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | 0970-0218 1998-3581 |