Incidence of urinary schistosomiasis among rice farmers in selected villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria
Abstract
A total of 200 urine sample collected from rice farmer in Koro, Popo-Kere, Yangba and Monnia villages in Borgu local government Area of Niger State was examined microscopically. They were examined to reveal the presence of ova of Schistosoma haematobium,
The causative agent of urinary schistosomiasis. 66(33%) of the samples showed the ova of the said fluke,this is quite high. Male farmers showed 36% infection rate, which on the high side when compared to their female counterpart (8%). The prevalence was also very high among farmers within the age range of 25-34years and 45-64years respectively. Level of involvement in the farming activities and contamination of water could be considered foctors responsible for the differences in the Prevalence level among the villages. Elimination of the intermediate host is one of the to reduce the prevalence rate.
The causative agent of urinary schistosomiasis. 66(33%) of the samples showed the ova of the said fluke,this is quite high. Male farmers showed 36% infection rate, which on the high side when compared to their female counterpart (8%). The prevalence was also very high among farmers within the age range of 25-34years and 45-64years respectively. Level of involvement in the farming activities and contamination of water could be considered foctors responsible for the differences in the Prevalence level among the villages. Elimination of the intermediate host is one of the to reduce the prevalence rate.
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