Schistosoma mansoni infection among patients visiting a health centre near Gilgel Gibe Dam, Jimma, South Western Ethiopia

Abebe, Gemeda; Kiros, Mulugeta; Golasa, Lamu; Zeynudin, Ahmed

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“…Pupils aged [8, 10–12] years old were more infected (18.3%), and the prevalence in male gender was more than female at (18.0) and (15.1%) respectively. The prevalence rate of S. haematobium infection to Mape dam was 60%, from pupils that four times per week into fresh river and dam.…”

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“…Historically, between 1949–1951, the two first sites of S. haematobium were reported by field workers in fishermen in BarombiMbo dam in kumba in South-Western region of Cameroon, where the prevalence was 100%. By 1960s, the tier site was reported in Loum, later in Nothern and Western areas of Cameroon in 1981 (Kekem) [ 7 , 8 ]. S. mansoni was documented in fish ponds around olézoa in Yaoundé, in 1978 southern part around 60 km from Nkolmébanga near Sa’a closer to Sanaga river [ 2 , 6 , 9 ].…”

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“…Yaoundé, the capital reported very high prevalence rate due to inadequacies in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) programs implementation in urban/semi-urban settings, water scarcity and infestation in built fish ponds in Mélen, Obili et Olézoa districts with an overall prevelance of (24.3%) [ 12 ]. Recently, S. haematobium is unevenly distributed, more prevalent in unstable northern regions and refugees camps around the borders areas with Nigeria and central Africa Republic compared to Western, South-West and littotal provinces of Cameroon [ 12 , 8 ].…”

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Assessing the prevalence of urogenital schistosomaisis and transmission risk factors amongst school-aged children around Mapé dam ecological suburbs in Malantouen district, Cameroon

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Background: Urogenital schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection of public health importance that affects over 112 million people worldwide. The study aimed at assessing the urogenital schistosomiasis prevalence and risk factors of transmission around Mape dam suburds in Malantouen district, West, Cameroon. Methods: The study was conducted using semi-structured pretested questionnaires to collect socio-demographic and ecological data. Urine samples were also collected and used to confirm the prevalence of schistosomiasis in consented school-aged children in four primary schools between March -July 2014. Snails' samples around the dam surburbs were also collected for taxonomy characterization and species identification. Data were compiled and quality control assessed and analysed using SPSS version 17 and Epiinfo data 3.1. P < 0.05 was considered statistical significance. Results: Questionnaires were administered to 229 pupils, with gender ratio of 1.04 (m/f). The prevalence of schistosomiasis haematobium was 16.6%. Mambonko school site, which is the closest to the dam suburbs, registered the greatest prevalence rate of 40%. The age group beween 10-13 years was the most infected (18.3%) and boys were more infested than girls (21.0% vs. 15.5%). Haematuria, urination pain, school absentiesm and poor performance were the major recorded complications in 39.5 and 26.3% males to female respectively. Infection rate gender disparity documented is still poorly understood and Bulinus truncatus collected from Mambonko suburb as potential snail intermediate host requires further studies. Conclusions: Authors advocated that schools and dam suburds sustained and innovative community-based surveillance and response targeted interventions implementation are needed to inform and support decisionmaking policy, but also in improving effective contextual behavioural communication changes and MDA improved uptake measures on national schistosomiasis control and elimination in Cameroon.

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“…Several species exist, of which the most prevalent are S. mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum. Schistosomiasis is a global parasitic disease which occurs most frequently in sub-Saharan, tropical and sub-tropical areas and ranks second to malaria in terms of socio-economic and public health importance [2].…”

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“…This is partly because not everyone infected will become ill as the degree of morbidity associated with S. mansoni infection is related to the intensity of infection [9,10] with heavier infections leading to extensive fibrosis of the liver [11]. It is a disease which remains a major health problem due to lack of vaccines, the failure to eradicate the mollusc vector and the recent development of parasite resistance to anti schistosome drugs [2]. Although the majority of people in endemic areas have only light infections or no symptoms, the impact of Schistosomiasis on economic conditions and the general health situation should not be underestimated (WHO, 2007).…”

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Association of Total Levels of Serum Antioxidants with Intensity and Periportal Fibrosis of Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Worke Mado, Ethiopia, 2013

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Biochem Anal Biochem

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Worldwide, soil transmitted helminthes (STH) infections are among the major disease of public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries [1]. In many developing countries; one of the most prevalent and most important helminthes are the blood flukes, schistosomes. Schistosomiasis is a chronic illness that can damage internal organs, seriously undermine the work capacity of rural workers and, in children, impair growth and cognitive development. It is caused by several species of which the most prevalent are S. mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum. It is estimated that 200 million people are already infected of which 180 million are Africans, fewer than 5% of whom are receiving treatment with 779 million peoples at risk. The large fresh water reservoirs associated with ecological changes are contributing for the increased prevalence of S. mansoni. The increased prevalence of S. mansoni infection results in the formation of periportal fibrosis. Though there are morbidities in different S. mansoni areas, disparities in the formation of periportal fibrosis have been observed in different corners of the world. The current study is focused in assessing the prevalence of S. mansoni, PPF and measurement of total serum antioxidant (TSA) in Schistosoma mansoni endemic and non-endemic areas to associate total serum antioxidants with infection intensity and periportal fibrosis of S. mansoni infection in Worke-mado. A community based cross sectional parasitological and schistosomal morbidity survey was conducted on 390 study subjects recruited by systematic sampling technique from the sampling frame in Worke-mado from January to May, 2013. A total of 390 study subjects and 30 controls were included in this study. An overall prevalence of intestinal helminthes in Worke-mado was 76.7% with S. mansoni being the dominant parasite comprising 64.4% followed by A. lumbricoides (8%). Though not statistically significant, females were more affected than males (35.6% versus 28.7%). Age groups <14 years were more affected than any other groups and was statistically significant. The total prevalence of periportal fibrosis was 9.2% with equal proportion in males and females. The total serum antioxidant (TSA) was 73.1 μmol/L, 70 μmol/L and 305.1 μmol/L in PPF positive, PPF negative and controls respectively. TSA was inversely related with intensity of infection and development of PPF in S. mansoni endemic area.

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Epidemiology of Schistosoma mansoni infection and associated risk factors among school children attending primary schools nearby rivers in Jimma town, an urban setting, Southwest Ethiopia

2020

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BackgroundSchistosomiasis is one of the most neglected tropical parasitic disease which is common in Ethiopia. It is disease of rural areas for decades but now days there are reports of schistosomiasis from urban settings. Therefore, this study aimed to determine epidemiology of Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) infection and associated determinant factors among school children attending primary schools nearby rivers in Jimma town, an urban setting, southwest Ethiopia. MethodologyA cross sectional study was conducted among 328 school children aged between 7-17 years in selected primary schools nearby rivers in Jimma town from March to April 2017. For the diagnosis of S. mansoni, a single stool sample was obtained from each child and processed using double Kato Katz thick smear for quantification of S. mansoni ova examined using light microscope. A questionnaire was used to collect socio demographic data and associated determinant factors for S. mansoni infection. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Variables with P-value < 0.05 were significantly associated with S. mansoni infection. ResultsThe overall prevalence of S. mansoni infection was found to be 28.7%. Majority of infection intensities were categorized as light with maximum egg per gram of stool (epg) was 1728. The geometric mean of infection intensity was 102.3epg. Schools distance from river (p = 0.001), swimming habit in rivers (p = 0.001) and crossing river on bare foot (p = 0.001) were independent risk factors for S. mansoni infection.

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Schistosoma mansoni infection among patients visiting a health centre near Gilgel Gibe Dam, Jimma, South Western Ethiopia

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Assessing the prevalence of urogenital schistosomaisis and transmission risk factors amongst school-aged children around Mapé dam ecological suburbs in Malantouen district, Cameroon

Assessing the prevalence of urogenital schistosomaisis and transmission risk factors amongst school-aged children around Mapé dam ecological suburbs in Malantouen district, Cameroon

Association of Total Levels of Serum Antioxidants with Intensity and Periportal Fibrosis of Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Worke Mado, Ethiopia, 2013

Epidemiology of Schistosoma mansoni infection and associated risk factors among school children attending primary schools nearby rivers in Jimma town, an urban setting, Southwest Ethiopia

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