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Knowledge on the side effects of treatment for lymphatic filariasis of the sampled population, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, 2005 |
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| Side effects of treatment for lymphatic filariasis* |
Percent |
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| Dizziness/nausea |
18.0 |
| Headache |
7.4 |
| Body weakness |
5.6 |
| Vomiting |
4.7 |
| Abdominal pain |
4.3 |
| Sleepiness |
3.5 |
| Rashes/itchiness |
2.7 |
| Fever |
1.7 |
| Difficulty in breathing/chest pain |
0.5 |
| Diarrhea |
0.3 |
| Chills |
0.2 |
| Others |
1.0 |
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*with multiple responses | |
Amarillo et al. Parasites & Vectors 2008 1:14 doi:10.1186/1756-3305-1-14 |
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