Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Schistosomiasis in the Ikata-Likoko Area of Southwest Cameroon

Ebai, Calvin Bisong; Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo; Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole; Yunga, Jude; Lehman, Léopold Gustave

doi:10.9734/ijtdh/2016/26669

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“…The study was carried out in 5 randomly selected primary schools from April to June 2017. The study population consisted of primary school children age 6 [7]. A structured questionnaire was used to assess water-contact patterns.…”

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“…Community directed strategy based on the distribution of praziquantel to school children is the cornerstone of Schistosomiasis control strategy in Cameroon [6]. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Program significantly contributed to a dramatic decline in the estimated prevalence during 1986-2002.…”

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An Update on Schistosomiasis: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in Njombe, Littoral Region, Cameroon

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Tientche

Asaah

et al. 2020

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Aims: The study aimed to assess an update of the burden of schistosomiasis among primary school children. Study Design: The study was a school-based cross-sectional study carried out among children aged between 4 to 15 years old. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place in Njombé, Littoral Region, Cameroon from March to April 2017. Methodology: Urine and stool samples were collected were collected from 412 school-aged children and examined using the urine filtration method and the Kato-Katz technique respectively. A questionnaire was administered to assess their water related activities. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 2.0. Logistic regression and odds ratio was used to measure association and strength between variables respectively. P-value < .05 at 95% CI was considered as statistically significant. Results: The overall prevalence of schistosomiasis was 9.7%, with 7,8% and 1,9% of school children infected with S. mansoni and S. haematobium, respectively and 0.7% co-infection with both species. The intensities of S. haematobium and S. mansoni infection were 2.1 eggs per 10 mL of urine, 94 eggs per gram of stool respectively. The multiple regression analysis revealed that itching after bathing in backwater (Odds ratio (OR)= 2.427, confidence interval (CI): 1.080 - 5454, P=.03). And school children attending EPB Alpha (OR= 2.024), CI: 1.203 – 4.804, P=.011). were predictors of schistosomiasis infection. However, significant association was found between schistosomiasis and playing in the stream and the presence of the river and back water in the vicinity of schools. Conclusion: There was a drastic decline in the prevalence of schistosomiasis infection in school children in Njombé compared to previous reports. The decrease is attributed to the bi-annual deworming campaign by the Public Health Authorities.

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An Update on Schistosomiasis: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in Njombe, Littoral Region, Cameroon

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“…The Mount Cameroon area has an equatorial climate with two distinct seasons: a rainy season which lasts from March to October followed by a short dry season of four months (November to February) [34]. This area is known for its higher rate of UGS prevalence when compared with Ikata and Bafia neighbouring communities [31,35]…”

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“…Climatic factors as well influence water contact patterns [29,30]. Extensive epidemiological surveys on UGS has been carried out in Munyenge [31,32]. Ebai et al [31] and Ndassi et al [32] carried out two independent surveys, one in the rainy season and other in the dry season respectively but none assessed the occurrence of this infection across the different seasons.…”

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“…Extensive epidemiological surveys on UGS has been carried out in Munyenge [31,32]. Ebai et al [31] and Ndassi et al [32] carried out two independent surveys, one in the rainy season and other in the dry season respectively but none assessed the occurrence of this infection across the different seasons. Thus, this study described the seasonal (land surface temperature and precipitation) and annual maternal UGS pattern in Munyenge, South West Region, Cameroon.…”

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Seasonal Pattern and Occurrence of Schistosoma haematobium Egg Excretion among Pregnant Women in Munyenge, South West Region, Cameroon

Wepnje

Anchang-Kimbi

Lehman

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Aim: The aim of this study was to describe temperature, precipitation pattern and the occurrence of maternal urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) in Munyenge in 2017. Study Design: It was a twelve-month cross-sectional study. Study Site and Duration: The study was carried out in Munyenge from January to December 2017. Materials and Methods: Volunteer pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic were enrolled consecutively on a monthly basis from January to December 2017. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demographic data and water contact behaviour. Urine samples were analysed for presence of microhaematuria and/or Schistosoma haematobium ova using filtration method. Monthly land surface temperature (LST) and precipitation were sourced from MODIS and CHIRPS satellite data respectively. Statistical analyses performed were analysis of variance, student t- test and correlation analysis. Results: The mean annual temperature was 27.18 ± 0.74°C. Monthly temperatures were fairly constant (range: 26.12 to 28.82°C). Precipitation varied greatly (range: 0.26 - 12.75 mm) with a mean of 6.58 ± 4.5mm. A marginal negative correlation (r = -0.586; P = .04) was observed between stream usage and precipitation where stream usage reduced with increase in precipitation. Generally, there was high dependence on the stream as source of water (60.9 - 90.6%) in the study area. Dependency on the stream was associated (r = 0.603; P = .03) with domestic and bathing activities. The annual prevalence of maternal UGS was 24.1% (77/320) with a high occurrence during the rainy season (16.6%; 53/320) than the dry season (7.5%; 24/320) but the difference was not significant (χ2 = 2.26; P = .13). There was no significant difference between months. Conclusion: Our findings show no seasonal variation in the occurrence of maternal UGS in Munyenge. Transmission of infection may be perennial.

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Implication of serum Nitric oxide and IgE in urinary schistosomiasis: The case of Bamendjing, Cameroon

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Schistosomiasis in the Ikata-Likoko Area of Southwest Cameroon

Abstract: Aims:This study aimed at determining the prevalence, parasite density and risk factors associated with urinary schistosomiasis (US) in the Ikata-Likoko area, Cameroon.

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An Update on Schistosomiasis: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in Njombe, Littoral Region, Cameroon

An Update on Schistosomiasis: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in Njombe, Littoral Region, Cameroon

Seasonal Pattern and Occurrence of Schistosoma haematobium Egg Excretion among Pregnant Women in Munyenge, South West Region, Cameroon

Implication of serum Nitric oxide and IgE in urinary schistosomiasis: The case of Bamendjing, Cameroon

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