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The prevalence, intensity and clinical signs of urinary schistosomiasis in Imo state, Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2024

C.G. Okoli  and
M.O.E. Iwuala
C.G. Okoli*
Affiliation:
Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
M.O.E. Iwuala
Affiliation:
Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
*
*Fax: +1 425 977 8763 E-mail: chidiokoli_futo@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Urine samples were assayed for urinary schistosomiasis in four local government areas (LGA) of Imo State, Nigeria between May 1998 and September 2000. A total of 3504 persons were sampled, with 880 (25.1%) being positive for urinary schistosomiasis, based on records of eggs of Schistosoma haematobium. The prevalence of S. haematobium infection differed in the various LGAs, with Oguta (38.9%) and Owerri-West (10.4%) showing the highest and the lowest values, respectively. Prevalence was higher in males (67.4%) than in females (32.6%) and in subjects 11–20 years of age (31.5%), while prevalence varied among different occupational groups, with farmers ranking the highest (41.6%). Visible haematuria was the predominant symptom (P<0.05). Of 880 persons positive for eggs of S. haematobium, 452 (51.4%) had visible haematuria, followed by suprapubic pains 214 (24.3%) and painful micturition 97 (11.0%). Although 367 (10. 5%) of the sampled subjects with eggs of S. haematobium showed no visible haematuria, 513 (14.6%) clearly demonstrated haematuria.

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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 78 , Issue 4 , December 2004 , pp. 337 - 342
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004

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