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Schistosomiasis among students in a local government area of Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria
Abstract
Aim: Was to determine prevalence of schestosomiasis among secondary school students in Jama'a local government Area of Kaduna State between April and July 2005.
Material Method: A total of 306 students were recruited from 774 students into the study and each submitted a sample of urine and stool. The stool samples were examined both macroscopically and microscopically (Direct and formal ether concentration techniques) while urine samples were prepared using the sedimentation techniques. The specimens were examined for eggs of Schistosoma spp.
Result: The Prevalence of Schistosomiasis in the study was 19.0%. Schistosoma mansoni had 12.4% while Schistosoma haematobium was 6.5%. Infections were more common in males (23.6%) than the females (12.2%). Students that got their water supply from the river and pond were the most infected, while those that use tap water were the least infected.
Conclusion: The study has demonstrated that Schistosomiasis is endemic in the study area. More attention should be given to personal hygiene and prompt diagnosis and treatment of infected persons as a way of controlling the disease.
Highland Medical Research Journal Vol. 4(1) 2006: 60-69
Material Method: A total of 306 students were recruited from 774 students into the study and each submitted a sample of urine and stool. The stool samples were examined both macroscopically and microscopically (Direct and formal ether concentration techniques) while urine samples were prepared using the sedimentation techniques. The specimens were examined for eggs of Schistosoma spp.
Result: The Prevalence of Schistosomiasis in the study was 19.0%. Schistosoma mansoni had 12.4% while Schistosoma haematobium was 6.5%. Infections were more common in males (23.6%) than the females (12.2%). Students that got their water supply from the river and pond were the most infected, while those that use tap water were the least infected.
Conclusion: The study has demonstrated that Schistosomiasis is endemic in the study area. More attention should be given to personal hygiene and prompt diagnosis and treatment of infected persons as a way of controlling the disease.
Highland Medical Research Journal Vol. 4(1) 2006: 60-69
