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This document describes a study of risk factors for lymphatic filariasis in a village in the Republic of Congo. Over 17% of villagers tested positive for Wuchereria bancrofti antigen and 5.3% tested microfilaremic. Multivariate analysis found increased risk for males, people who hunt or fish, and decreased risk for those using latrines. Household effects were also important factors.

Author
Fawzia Devi Fitriani
Language
EN