A Comparative Evaluation of the Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Two Contrasting Communities in Benue State, Nigeria

Onah Isegbe Emmanuel; Omudu Edward Agbo; Anumba Joseph Uche; Uweh Philomena Odeh; Idoko Marvin Agogo

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A Comparative Evaluation of the Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Two Contrasting Communities in Benue State, Nigeria

Onah Isegbe Emmanuel, Omudu Edward Agbo, Anumba Joseph Uche, Uweh Philomena Odeh, Idoko Marvin Agogo

Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy (Volume 2, Issue 3)

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This study comparatively examined the prevalence of Urinary schistosomiasis in a rural and an urban community in Benue State, Nigeria. The sedimentation technique was used to examine 440 urine samples for Schistosoma haematobium. A high prevalence of 194(44.1%) was observed in both populations. The prevalence of infection in the rural community 165(55.0%) was higher than the urban area 29(20.7%). There was a significant difference in the infection among the urban and rural settings (χ²_cal=25.41, df=1, p-value <0.05). The prevalence rates was significant in both communities, with age-group >16 in Guma recording the highest infection rate 7(77.8%), while age group 16-18 years recorded the highest prevalence 13(25.5%) in the urban area. When compared to other age groups, these differences were also significantly different (p < 0.05). In both communities, the pattern of infection between male and female participants showed consistency; in both communities males were more infected. Overall, these gender differences were statistically significant (χ²_cal=4.223, df=1, p-value <0.05). Individuals who wash in streams or river recorded the highest infection rate of 82(18.6%), compared to individuals who are exposed to other predisposing factors. It was concluded that urinary schistosomiasis is endemic in both communities and that factors that enhance the susceptibility of individuals to the disease are still prevalent in Benue state. The study recommends that breaking the cycle of the disease could be realized through a sustained health enlightenment campaign on the disease, the provision of safe water supplies and sanitation.

Published in	International Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy (Volume 2, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijidt.20170203.11
Page(s)	48-52
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Schistosoma haematobium, Makurdi, Guma, Rural, Urban, Benue

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Onah Isegbe Emmanuel, Omudu Edward Agbo, Anumba Joseph Uche, Uweh Philomena Odeh, Idoko Marvin Agogo. A Comparative Evaluation of the Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Two Contrasting Communities in Benue State, Nigeria. Int J Infect Dis Ther. 2017;2(3):48-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ijidt.20170203.11

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Onah Isegbe Emmanuel

Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom-Jos, Nigeria
Omudu Edward Agbo

Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Anumba Joseph Uche

Federal Ministry of Health, National Arbovirus and Vector Research Centre, Enugu, Nigeria
Uweh Philomena Odeh

Biology Department, College of Advanced and Professional Studies, Benue, Nigeria
Idoko Marvin Agogo

Department of Community Health, Methodist College of Health Technology, Ebenta, Uwowku, Oju, Nigeria

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