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Urinary schistosomiasis in rural communities of some Local Government Areas in Plateau State, Nigeria: a preliminary parasitological and malacological Survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

P. F. Akufongwe ,
D. A. Dakul ,
P.D. Michael ,
P.D. Dajagat  and
W.L. Arabs
P. F. Akufongwe*
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
D. A. Dakul
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
P.D. Michael
Affiliation:
Qua'an-Pan Cottage Hospital, Ba'ap, Nigeria
P.D. Dajagat
Affiliation:
Qua'an-Pan Cottage Hospital, Ba'ap, Nigeria
W.L. Arabs
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, Applied Entomology and Parasitology Unit, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
*
*P.O. Box 835, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Abstract

A preliminary parasitological and malacological survey was effected in rural communities of some Local Government Areas (LGA) in Plateau State, Nigeria, to estimate the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis and identify active transmission foci. Out of 2888 persons examined in six LGAs, 1381 (47.82%) were excreting eggs of Schistosoma haematobium in their urine. Prevalence rates did not vary significantly (P > 0.05) between the LGAs: Pankshin (62.4%), Shendam (40.2%), Qua'an-Pan (22.9%), Langtang South (45.4%), Langtang North (58.8%) and Wase (50.0%). Infection rates were significantly different (P < 0.001) between the sexes. Many water bodies in the study communities were colonized by infected Bulinus snails. Snail infection rates varied significantly (P < 0.001) between the dry and wet seasons. A positive correlation was observed between snail infection rates and the prevalence of S. haematobium.

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Research Papers
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 70 , Issue 1 , March 1996 , pp. 3 - 6
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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