Prevalence Rate of Malaria / Schistosomiasis Co- Infections in Genaid Irrigated Area, Gezira State

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence rate of malaria/ helminthic infection in irrigated area in central Sudan ( ElGenaid). Cross- sectional study was carried out during the period between December 2008 to January 2009. A total number of 250 students ( age between 6-16 years old, mean age was 11 years) were included in this study. Blood, urine and stool samples were taken from all subjects. Clinical and parasitological data was obtained and recorded. Seventy one out of 250 (28%) blood samples were found to be positive for P.falciparum when stained by Giemsa stain. Moreover, 82 out of 250 ( 32%) blood samples were found to be positive when examined by Immuno Chromatogrophic Test (ICT). On the other hand, 36 out of 250 (14%) stool samples were positive for S.mansoni when examined by wet preparation while 41 out of 250 (16%) stool samples were positive for S.mansoni when using kato technique. Eighty out of 250 (31%) urine samples were positive for S.haematobium. The study showed 60 out of 250(24%) stool samples positive for other protozoal and helminthic infections. The prevalence rate of malaria/ schistosomiasis co-infection were detected 31 out of 250(12%). This study indicated that the study area is highly endemic for malaria and schistosomiasis and the prevalence rate of malaria co-infection is reflectly high.