Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Concomitant Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Remo North Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
The urinary tract infection (UTI) which affects any part of the urinary tract is one of the most common paediatric infections that may cause permanent kidney damage. The most common causative organisms are bowel flora. Schistosomiasis, a neglected parasitic tropical disease is one of the major public health problems facing developing countries. School-aged children are at the greatest risk of acquiring Schistosomiasis. The complexity of Schistosomiasis morbidity is associated with its co-infection with bacteriuria. Against this background, current information on the prevalence of urinary Schistosomiasis, as well as associated bacteriuria co-infection is necessary for effective control of the disease. We therefore investigated the current prevalence of urinary Schistosomiasis and co-infection with bacteriuria in Ishara in order to provide information for public health action. 280urine samples were collected and cultured on the appropriate media. Urinalysis and microscopy were also conducted on the samples. Isolated organisms were identified by standard biochemical tests.91(32.5 %) samples were positive to urine culture [61(38.1%] for females and 30(25%) for males. Escherichia coli have the highest occurrence (33%). However, out of 280 pupils, 68 (24.3%) had urinary Schistosomiasis [Male- 40(33.3%), Female - 28(17.5%)] and 54(79.4%) out of the 68 with urinary Schistosomiasis had bacteriuria.The study showed a significant relationship between the urinary Schistosomiasis and bacteriuria among the subjectsand thus an urgent need for renewed control measures against Schistosomiasis and concurrent bacteriuria among the school age group in the country.
Authors and Affiliations
Kehinde J. Amoo, Oladipupo A. J. Amoo, Adewale A. Oke, Tope T. Adegboyega
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