Epidemiolgical Study of Schistosomiasis in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
Schistosomiasis is a major disease of public health importance and is widespread in the tropics. This study was conducted in Numan LGA, Adamawa State to determine the prevalence and intensity of schistosomiasis. A total of 300 study subjects were randomly selected, each donating urine and stool samples which were examined for schistosomiasis using urine sedimentation for schistosomahaematobium and formal ether concentration method for schistosomamansoni. Of this number, 110(36.7%) were infected with S. heamatobium (males, 67(48.6%), females, 43(26.5%). Chi-square test indicated that, sex is associated with infection (p<0.05). Prevalence was highest in Gbalapun, 32(53.3%) with 84±0.86 eggs/10mls intensity of infection and there was significant difference in infection between communities (p<0.05). Subjects within age range, 10-20, 73(48.7%) years were most infected with 159± 3.45 eggs/10mls, while the least infected were within age range, 41-50, 3(10.3%) years with 5±0 intensity of infection, and there was a significant difference in infection between age groups (p<0.05). Fishermen, 24(39.3%) were most affected and there was relationship between schistosomiasis and occupational status (p<0.05). Findings revealed Numan LGA as endemic focus for schitosomiasis due to S. haematobium. No subject had S. mansoni infection. This result may serve as baseline information for further studies.
Authors and Affiliations
*R. S. Naphtali1, S. J. Barka2, M. B. Yaro3, J. E. Oriakpono4
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