Urinary Schistosomiasis among School Pupils in Ilie Community, Southwestern Nigeria
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
Abstract: Urinary schistosomiasis though a neglected disease is endemic in many rural communities in Nigeria and is second only to malaria. The present study was carried out to determine the current status of urinary schistosomiasis in Ilie, a rural community in Southwestern Nigeria. Urine samples were collected from 320 school pupils (4-15 years old) and examined for ova of Schistosomahaematobium. Out of the 320 urine samples examined, 131 (40.9%) had ova of S. haematobium. The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis between the male (42.8%) and female (39.0%) participants was not significantly different (p = 0.49) but prevalence increased significantly with increase in age (p = 0.002). The overall geometric mean intensity of infection was 38.2 eggs/10 ml urine. The intensity of infection was not dependent on sex (p = 0.79) or age (p = 0.69). The overall prevalence of haematuria in this study was 26.3%. The prevalence of haematuria was independent on sex (p = 0.72) but varied significantly with age (p = 0.01). Haematuria was significantly associated with urinary schistosomiasis (p < 0.001, OR 37.1, 95% CI 19.4 - 71.0). This study shows that urinary schistosomiasis is quite endemic and still actively transmitted in Ilie and appropriate control measures are highlighted. Keywords: Urinary schistosomiasis, Prevalence, Intensity, Haematuria, Pupils
Authors and Affiliations
Christopher Igbeneghu, Jude A. Onuegbu, Japhet M. Olisekodiaka, Tope Alabi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP388375
- DOI -
- Views 114
- Downloads 0
Associations of Anthropometric Variables of Obesity with Blood Pressure and Gender DisparitiesObserved in a Referral Hospital in the Niger Delta of Nigeria
Abstract: Studies on gender disparities of traditional cardiovascular risks such as anthropometric factors are limited in black Africans. We aimed to examine the relationship between anthropometric parameters and blood p...
Pattern of Serum Creatinineand Urea in Patients Seen with Symptoms of Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Abstract: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a major urological condition characterized by impedance of urine outflow from the bladder into the urethra. The causes are numerous and commoner in aging males. The result is...
Prevalence of musculokseletal pain among dentist: a cross-sectional study
Abstract: Around the globe, occupational-related diseases are widespread and common. Posture during work and duty hours are the major risk factor in the development of musculoskeletal disorder. The rationale behind the s...
Rapid Determination of Fluoxetine Concentration in Human Plasma by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography
A simple, precise, and rapid ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method for the determination of fluoxetine level in human plasma using clomipramine as an internal standard (IS) was developed and validated. Pl...
Case-based Learning in Respiratory System for First-year MBBS Students
Abstract:This complete-enumeration, before-and-after type of study (without controls), was conducted in April 2018 on 53 First-year MBBS students (24 females: 45.28% and 29 males: 54.72%) at a medical college in Kalwa, T...