Cross-sectional study and spatial distribution of schistosomiasis among children in Northeastern Nigeria

Houmsou, R. S.; Panda, Sam Mao; Elkanah, S. O.; Garba, Liatu Columbus; Wama, B. E.; Amuta, E. U.; Kela, Santaya Larit

doi:10.1016/j.apjtb.2016.04.003

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“…The present finding contrasts report of the Federal Ministry of Health which found low endemicity of schistosomiasis (5.6%) in nine LGAs of Taraba State [21]. Schistosomiasis infection level in the present study was significantly higher than findings in other parts of the state, 10.1% and 15.5% in Gashaka and Bali LGAs, respectively [6, 22], as well as 15.3% in a rural community of southwestern Ebonyi State [23] and 8.3% among Hausa communities of five LGAs in Kano State [24]. The infection level found in this study is also higher than 49.0% and 44.3% reported in Biase, Cross-River State [25], and Toto LGA, Nasarawa State [26], respectively, which are both neighbouring states to Taraba State.…”

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“…Both urinary and intestinal schistosomiasis exist in Nigeria [6–9], but urinary schistosomiasis is more widespread than intestinal schistosomiasis with varying prevalence across the country [6, 10–15]. The disease is transmitted by the group of planorbid fresh water snails of the genus Bulinus found around sources of water such as streams, slow flowing rivers, ponds, and irrigation canals where rural inhabitants rely on for their recreational, occupational, domestic, and agricultural activities.…”

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Urinary Schistosomiasis among Children in Murbai and Surbai Communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

Houmsou

Agere

Wama

et al. 2016

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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Background. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence, intensity of infection, and risk factors associated with urinary schistosomiasis among children in Murbai and Surbai communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area (LGA), Taraba State, Nigeria. Methods. Urine samples were analysed by the standard filtration technique using 10 ml syringe, Swinnex polypropylene filter holder (13 mm diameter), and polycarbonate membrane filters (12 μm porosity). Sociodemographic data and water contact activities were collated from children using structured questionnaires. Results. A point prevalence of 58.54% was reported out of the urine samples examined. Males were significantly more infected than their female counterparts (71.15% versus 43.66%, χ 2 = 89.12, p = 0.000). The age-related prevalence showed 6–10 and 11–15 years significantly infected with 78.70% and 73.02%, respectively (χ 2 = 89.12, p = 0.000). Light intensity of infection, 62.51%, was significantly higher than heavy intensity, 37.48%, among the infected children (χ 2 = 365.8, p = 0.000). Water contact activities such as fishing (OR = 4.01, CI = 3.04–5.61, p = 0.000), rice farming (OR = 4.01, CI = 2.96–5.36, p = 0.000), and dry season farming (OR = 4.78, CI = 3.68–6.22, p = 0.000) were the risk factors exposing children to infection in the area. Conclusion. There is an urgent need to undertake a large scale deworming control programme using praziquantel in the area.

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Urinary Schistosomiasis among Children in Murbai and Surbai Communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

Houmsou

Agere

Wama

et al. 2016

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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“…In this study, swimming in surface water was risk factor for children to be infected with S. mansoni. This result was in line with previous study done in Amibera District, Southern Ethiopia (18), and Northeastern Nigeria (11),…”

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“…The prevalence of S. mansoni in the present study was 7% among school-age children, which was comparable with previous study done in Northeastern Nigeria (11), but lower than a study done in Northwest Ethiopia (12), Adwa, Northwest Ethiopia (13) and Southwest Ethiopia (14) and higher than a study done in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia (15), and Mali, West Africa (16). The difference might be due to the difference in geographical area, Socio-demographic, methodology, WASH, control strategies and annual deworming.…”

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Effects of Water Source, Sanitation and Hygiene on the Prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni among School Age Children in Jawe District, Northwest Ethiopia

Hailu¹,

Mulu²,

Abera³

2020

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Background: Intestinal schistosomiasis is a disease caused by infection with one of the blood flukes called Schistosoma mansoni. The distribution of Schistosoma mansoni infection is high in Sub-Saharan Africa due to water source, sanitation and hygiene problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of water source, sanitation and hygiene on the prevalence of schistosomiasis among school-age children in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from Apr 2016 to Aug 2016. Children were selected by systematic random sampling and Formol Ether Concentration Technique (FECT) was used to identify Schistosoma mansoni infection. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics and strength of association of schistosomiasis with determinant factors was calculated by bivariate analysis. Results: Among 333 children, 7% were infected with Schistosoma mansoni. Using surface water for drinking, poor hand wash habit and latrine utilization were significantly associated (P<0.05) with Schistosoma mansoni infection. Conclusion: Absence of safe water for bathing, washing and swimming, poor sanitation and hygiene practices were major risk factors for schistosomiasis. Therefore, health education should be given on the transmission of S. mansoni infection, pure water, sanitation and hygiene in S. mansoni endemic areas.

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“…3,4 For the most part, people living in rural areas of Nigeria are most often infected with S. haematobium. 5,6 The disease is known to cause haematuria, proteinuria, leukocyturia, dysuria and painful urination; it has also been reported to have significant adverse effects on child development and to affect productivity in infected adults. 1,[7][8][9] In schistosomiasis-endemic areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the administration of a single dose of praziquantel to affected individuals during mass deworming campaigns.…”

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High Efficacy of Praziquantel in Schistosoma haematobium-Infected Children in Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria: A follow-up study

Houmsou

Wama

Agere

et al. 2018

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of praziquantel in reducing urinary schistosomiasis prevalence, parasite burden and morbidity rates among a previously reported sample of Schistosoma haematobium-infected children. In addition, predisposing factors for reinfection one year post-treatment were also determined. Methods: This prospective follow-up study was conducted between March 2014 and February 2015 among 675 previously reported children with urinary schistosomiasis in the Murbai and Surbai communities of Ardo Kola, Taraba State, Nigeria. A single dose of 40 mg/kg of praziquantel was administered to each infected child, with a second dose administered one month later if necessary. The number of S. haematobium eggs in urine samples was calculated at baseline and post-treatment. Results: At four weeks post-treatment, the overall cure rate was 98.1%. Among children with low and heavy parasite burdens at baseline, egg reduction rates (ERRs) were 100% and 96.5%, respectively. The vast majority of children with microhaematuria (98.7%) and proteinuria (98.6%) at baseline were cured at follow-up. Following a second dose, the ERR, overall and morbidity cure rates increased to 100%. At one year post-treatment, 272 infected children (40.3%) were re-assessed; of these, 51 children (18.8%) were reinfected. Close proximity to bodies of water (odds ratio [OR] = 1.23, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.998–1.530; P = 0.05) and fishing (OR = 2.23, 95% CI: 0.828–6.040; P = 0.01) were significant factors that predisposed children to reinfection. Conclusion: A moderate rate of reinfection was noted. Governmental and nongovernmental organisations in Nigeria should collaborate on mass treatment and health education campaigns to reduce the incidence of urinary schistosomiasis reinfections.Keywords: Urinary Schistosomiasis; Praziquantel; Treatment Outcome; Follow-Up Study; Nigeria.

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Cross-sectional study and spatial distribution of schistosomiasis among children in Northeastern Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

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Urinary Schistosomiasis among Children in Murbai and Surbai Communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

Urinary Schistosomiasis among Children in Murbai and Surbai Communities of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

Effects of Water Source, Sanitation and Hygiene on the Prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni among School Age Children in Jawe District, Northwest Ethiopia

High Efficacy of Praziquantel in Schistosoma haematobium-Infected Children in Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria: A follow-up study

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