Bancroftian filariasis in a Philippine village: clinical, parasitological, immunological, and social aspects.
PubMedPublished 1 January 1978
Grove Di, Valeza Fs, Cabrera Bd
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There was no relationship between either microfilaremia or obstructive disease and the ability to work or have children, but both were more common in heads of households with the lowest socioeconomic scores.
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