Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis in "Hellat-Ali" Area, Gezira State

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis In Helt- Ali area Gezira State. Cross-sectional study was carried out during the period between September 2013- November 2013. A total number of 200 people were included in this study. 144 out of 200 (72%) were children and 56 out of 200 (28%) were adult. Urine samples were taken from all subjects. Twenty eight out of 200 (14%) urine sample were found to be positive for S. haematobium when examined by wet preparation. Moreover, out of 200 surveyed populations, 31 (15.5%) had haematuria while (47%) had albuminuria. When using egg count to detect intensity of infection, 26 (92 %) were showed less than 50 eggs/ 10 ml of urine and 2 (7.1%) showed more than 50 eggs/ 10 ml of urine. This study indicated that S. haematobium prevalent in Helt- Ali area and most of intensity of infection were mild.