A study on the prevalence of Schistosoma Haematobium and Schistosoma Intercalatum in a rural community of Ogun State, Nigeria

Authors

  • O Gladys Otuneme Medical Laboratory Scientist, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State
  • FO Akinkuade Medical Laboratory Scientist, Department of Parasitology, School of Medical Laboratory Science, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba Surulere Lagos
  • O Oluwasola Obebe Medical Laboratory Scientist, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
  • OS Usiobeigbe Medical Laboratory Scientist, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State
  • TG Faloye Medical Laboratory Scientist, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State
  • AS Olasebikan Medical Laboratory Scientist, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State
  • WA Akinleye Lecturer; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State
  • OD Koku Medical Laboratory Scientist, Ben Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21845

Keywords:

Co-infection, Endemicity, S. haematobium, S. intercalatum, Nigeria

Abstract

Urinary Schistosomiasis is endemic in Nigeria and continues to pose public health challenges especially in inhabitants of rural areas. This study was conducted in an attempt to determine the co-infection of Schistosoma haematobium and S. intercalatum in Apojola Community area of Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun State, Nigeria. Urine samples were analyzed in the Laboratory using sedimentation/centrifugation technique to determine schistosoma eggs. Positive urine samples were further confirmed using Ziehl-Neelsen (zn) staining method for differentiating S. haematobium from S. intercalatum eggs. The results indicate that 79 (52.7%) of the urine samples collected were positive for schistosoma eggs. Among the positive urine samples, 62% had S.haematobium while 38% had S. intercalatum eggs. Infections were found to be high in males 39 (55.7%) than female 40 (50%). Villagers who were <13 years of age had the highest prevalence rate of infection. Co-infection of S. haematobium and S. intercalatum among the villagers was established in the study and was observed to be highest in the age group <13years, compared to other age group. The study confirmed the endemicity and the co-infection of S. haematobium and S. intercalatum in the study area. It is therefore recommended that water control, sanitation and snails elimination as well as community-based programs are urgently needed to reduce S. haematobium and S. intercalatum infection.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21845

South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 67-71

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2015-02-02

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Otuneme, O. G., Akinkuade, F., Obebe, O. O., Usiobeigbe, O., Faloye, T., Olasebikan, A., Akinleye, W., & Koku, O. (2015). A study on the prevalence of Schistosoma Haematobium and Schistosoma Intercalatum in a rural community of Ogun State, Nigeria. South East Asia Journal of Public Health, 4(1), 67–71. https://doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21845

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2014)

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Short Communications

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