Imrana Muhammad Arzika

Conference 2024 Poster

Poster Title

CO-DISTRIBUTION OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AND SOIL-TRANSMITTED HELMINTHIASIS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Authors and Affiliations

*1MUHAMMAD, Imrana Arzika., 2BALA, Aminu Yabo., 3SINGH, Kiran., and 4IMAM Mustapha Umar.

1Department of Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.
2Department of Zoology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.
3Department of Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.
4Center for Advance Medical Research and Training, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.

Abstract

Background

A cross sectional study was conducted to determine the co-distribution of urinary schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school-aged children in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Methods

Urine and stool samples were collected from 513 school-aged children and analyzed using standard filtration and Kato-Katz techniques respectively.

Results

Overall prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium and Ascaris lumbricoides were 33.50% and 14.04% respectively. Twenty-three (4.50%) pupils were found to be co-infected with Schistosoma haematobium and one or two soil-transmitted helminths parasites. Schistosoma haematobium and Ascaris lumbricoides were the most prevalent parasite combination in the study, while S. haematobium and hookworm were the least encountered in the study area. Chi square analysis revealed that children from Wamakko LGA, from Bakin Gulbi Primary School, and those whose parents were traders were significantly co-infected with urinary schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis.

Conclusions

Logistic regression analysis revealed painful urination, excreting blood in urine and walking barefooted as the risk factors for the co-distribution. Therefore, a comprehensive strategy involving health education, improved sanitation and regular deworming is highly advocated.