| lymphatic filariasis and associated morbidities in rural communities of ogun state, southwestern nigeria. | lymphatic filariasis caused by wuchereria bancrofti is a serious public health problem in rural communities of nigeria. the study assessed the prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and associated clinical morbidities in ado-odo ota local government area of ogun state. microscopic examination of thick blood smears of 500 participants of both sexes and age ranging from 1 to 79 years was conducted. visual observations of clinical manifestations of chronic infection were also conducted. the overall pre ... | 2014 | 23518235 |