Urinary schistosomiasis in gedarif : an endemic new focus in Eastern Sudan
Joint Authors
Source
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.163-167, 5 p.
Publisher
Omdurman Islamic University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
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Abstract EN
Background : Schistosomiasis is endemic in many parts of Sudan.
Despite the ongoing control activities, new foci are continuously discovered and documented.
Objectives : To document the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Gedarif, Eastern Sudan, and to elaborate on risk factors for infection.
Materials and Methods : A community-based survey was conducted; all age groups attending a religious school (khalwa) in Elwadi District–Gedarif were included.
Demographic and risk behavior data were obtained through a questionnaire.
Fresh urine samples were obtained and examined microscopically in the field.
Results : Out of 480 volunteers participated, 260 (54.1 %) were females.
The mean age was 18.4 (+17.1) years.
The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis was 9.4 % among the study group.
All of those affected were children and young adults (mean 11.82 + 2.98) years ; 10 (22.2 %) were in the age group 1-10 years, and 35 (77.8 %) were 11-20 years.
The disease is more common among males 33 (73.3 %).
Most participants 312 (65.3 %) have no prior knowledge about the cause of the disease, nor the modes of its transmission 411 (85.6 %).
Conclusion : Urinary schistosomiasis is endemic in Gedarif with the burden among children and young adults.
Health education and sanitary management is needed for control.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salah E. T.& al-Madhun W. M. Y.. 2014. Urinary schistosomiasis in gedarif : an endemic new focus in Eastern Sudan. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences،Vol. 9, no. 3, pp.163-167.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-565419
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salah E. T.& al-Madhun W. M. Y.. Urinary schistosomiasis in gedarif : an endemic new focus in Eastern Sudan. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 9, no. 3 (Sep. 2014), pp.163-167.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-565419
American Medical Association (AMA)
Salah E. T.& al-Madhun W. M. Y.. Urinary schistosomiasis in gedarif : an endemic new focus in Eastern Sudan. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2014. Vol. 9, no. 3, pp.163-167.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-565419
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 166-167
Record ID
BIM-565419