Prevalence of Onchocerciasis Syndrome in Ise-Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria

Authors

  • L. K. Olofintoye Zoology Department, University of Ado-Ekiti, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
  • S. O. Adewole Zoology Department, University of Ado-Ekiti, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
  • F. B. Erinle Zoology Department, University of Ado-Ekiti, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria toyetalk@yahoo.com
  • A. I. Ajayi Zoology Department, University of Ado-Ekiti, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Keywords:

dermatology, onchocerciasis infection, Onchocerca volvulus, craw-craw disease, leopard skin disease

Abstract

Twenty seven towns and villages in the Ise-Orun local government area of Ekiti State, Nigeria are in the grip of onchocerciasis. Out of the 2045 subjects examined, 1131 (55.3% at 95% confidence interval- CI, 0.53-0.57) were found to be infected by the disease. The prevalence of onchocerciasis varied from one town or village to the other in the area of study. The peak prevalence (80.5% at 95% CI, 0.73-0.89) was recorded in the village Temidire. The people aged 50-59 years accounted for peak prevalence (72.0% at 95% CI, 0.63-0.81). Out of the total 2045 subjects examined, 51.0, 26.8,19.2 and 3.0% were, respectively, found to be suffering from craw-craw, leopard skin, nodules, and partial blindness.

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Published

2005-12-26

How to Cite

Olofintoye, L. K., Adewole, S. O., Erinle, F. . B., & Ajayi, A. I. (2005). Prevalence of Onchocerciasis Syndrome in Ise-Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 48(6), 412–416. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/1435

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 6 (2005): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

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