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Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Pupils in Endemic Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

American Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
Vol.3 , No. 2, Publication Date: Mar. 24, 2016, Page: 7-12

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[1]	Goodhead D. A., Department of Biology Education, School of Science, Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.
[2]	Dirisu C. G., Department of Biology Education, School of Science, Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Abstract

A survey of urinary Schistosomiasis infection was conducted in Omokwa, Omalem and Odaga Communities of Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State to ascertain the current status of urinary Schistosomiasis. 130 urine samples were collected from individuals between the age brackets of 5-16 of both sexes. Using sedimentation techniques, 30(23.1%) were infected out of the total of 130 pupils examined, 17(22.4%) were males and 13(24.1%) were females. The highest prevalence rate of the infection was recorded among Omokwa Community 4(29.8%), while Odaga had the lowest prevalence rate of 9(22%) followed by Omalem 7(16.7%). The age group of 13-16years had the highest prevalence of 36.7%; 9-12years had 19.1% while the lowest prevalence was recorded among the age group 5-8years 18.9%. X² statistic indicated that there is significant difference of infection within the age and sex groups of the pupils (p>0.05). Effective and sustainable infection with S. haematobium control and management strategies for the study areas is recommended.

Keywords

Cercariae, Schistosoma, Urinary Schistosomiasis, Schistosomiasis

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