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Table 3 Gender Distribution of Nodules and Microfilaria Prevalence in the Study Communities

From: Prevalence of onchocerciasis and associated clinical manifestations in selected hypoendemic communities in Ghana following long-term administration of ivermectin

Gender

No. of cases examined

Prevalence of Mf Carriers N; (%)

Prevalence of nodule carriers (%)

Females

58

5 (8.6%)

5 (8.6%)

Males

56

3 (5.4%)

4 (7.1%)

Total

114

8 (7%)

9 (7.9%)