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Senghor B., Diallo A., Sylla S. N., Doucouré Souleymane, Ndiath M. O., Gaayeb L., Djuikwo-Teukeng F. F., Ba C. T., Sokhna Cheikh. (2014). Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis among school children in the district of Niakhar, region of Fatick, Senegal. Parasites and Vectors, 7, p. art. 5. ISSN 1756-3305.

Titre du document
Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis among school children in the district of Niakhar, region of Fatick, Senegal
Année de publication
2014
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000334629500001
Auteurs
Senghor B., Diallo A., Sylla S. N., Doucouré Souleymane, Ndiath M. O., Gaayeb L., Djuikwo-Teukeng F. F., Ba C. T., Sokhna Cheikh
Source
Parasites and Vectors, 2014, 7, p. art. 5 ISSN 1756-3305
Background: Urinary schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that exists in all regions of Senegal. It is a major public health issue in this country. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and intensity of this parasitosis in 12 villages of Niakhar (Fatick, Senegal). Methods: A total of 210 schoolchildren, aged 7 to 15 years, were enrolled in this study, and urine samples were examined for Schistosoma haematobium eggs using a standard urine filtration technique. Results: Of these children, 121 (57.6%) were found to be infected with a mean geometric count of 185 eggs per 10 ml of urine. The disease was present in all surveyed villages, and the prevalence ranged from 14.3% to 92.8%. The prevalence of infection was significantly correlated with increasing age and was higher in boys. Infection intensity was significantly higher in boys but did not significantly differ with age. Significant relationships between i) water contact or access to running water and ii) the prevalence or intensity of urinary schistosomiasis were also noted. Conclusions: The district of Niakhar is endemic for urinary schistosomiasis, with a high intensity of infection. A control program to decrease the prevalence and intensity should be implemented in this area to improve community health.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050] ; Entomologie médicale / Parasitologie / Virologie [052]
Description Géographique
SENEGAL
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010061969]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010061969
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