Urinary schistosomiasis among children, in Wasai Special Primary School Minjibir Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria

Abstract

A study was conducted on the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among 220 children in WasaiSpecialPrimary School, Minjibir local government area of Kanostate. 220 questionnaires were administered and relevant informations were obtained. Early morning urine samples were collected in a clean, transparent, screwcap, plastic bottle and transported to the Biological Sciences laboratory, BayeroUniversity, Kano.These samples were examined macroscopically & microscopically using floatation method for the presence of Schistosoma heamatobium eggs.

     Results indicate that 68 (30.9%) of the samples collected were positive for Schistosoma heamatobium eggs. These of the age group 9-12 were more susceptible 46(20.9%).The prevalence of infection were found to be highest in males 61 (27.7%)than in females 7(3.18%).

      The presence of wasai dam near the settlement of the school children predisposed them to higher level of activity with the water which serves as the major source of diseases transmission.