[Survey on filariasis in New Caledonia]

A parasitological survey has been conducted in the localities of New Caledonia where foci of subperiodic bancroftian filariasis, transmitted by Aedes vigilax, had been observed in 1950-1957. The microfilaremia indices obtained in 1979-1980 are generally lesser than in the past. Some foci on the west coast, have disappeared; the other ones are spread along the coasts in the north, north-west, north-east and east of the mainland, one is located in Ouvea island. Aedes vigilax is highly prevalent in the surroundings of the foci; infection rate is low (0.5%).