Nigeria

Prevalence of loiasis was assessed in some village markets in Ondo State, South West Nigeria, using the rapid procedure for loiasis technique. Among 480 respondents, 80 (16.7%) had a history of loiasis, 11 (2.3%) had recent occurrence of the disease and 04 (0.83%) experienced adverse reactions to ivermectin treatment.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: 1. To assess the levels of endemicity of loiasis in a total of 30 selected villages covering an area of 5.2 sq km in Owo, Akure North, Akure South, Ondo East, Ondo West and Ifedore local governments in Ondo State, Nigeria, using Rapid Assessment for loiasis technique. 2. To obtain information on adverse reactions which occurred during previous administrations of the drug ivermectin used for the treatment of loiasis and onchocerciasis in the study area.

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Nigeria

Loiasis Prevalence and Reactions

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Spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures in Kano, Nigeria

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 5 (2005)

Pages:

325–8

Synopsis:

A retrospective study of patients with maxillofacial surgical diseases seen and treated at a new tertiary teaching hospital in Nigeria, between 2001 and 2003, is presented. A total of 87 patients had 90 primary and 8 secondary surgical procedures. The various surgical procedures, complications and the socio-economic status of the patients were analyzed and discussed.

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Dental Forum

Keywords:

Nigeria

Maxillofacial Surgeries

Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures

Oral Surgeries Dentistry

Journal Authors:

SO Ajike