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Prevalence of Shistosoma haemotobuim Infestation in Children Aged 4 to 15 Years in the Locality of Matta Barrage of Cameroon

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Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitosis caused by worms (trematodes) of the genus Schistosoma. Infection in humans occurs when parasite larvae, released by freshwater gastropods, enter the skin through contact with infested water. Schistosomiasis is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in poorer communities with no access to drinking water or adequate sanitation. Lack of hygiene and contact with contaminated water make children particularly vulnerable to infection. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Shistosoma haemotobuim infestation in children aged 0-4 to 15 years in the locality of Matta-barrage. Microscopy using the sedimentation technique was used to identify Shistosoma haematobuim eggs in collected urine samples. Observation with a binocular magnifying glass was used to assess the cercarial emission rate. Of 155 urine samples analyzed, 69 were positive, representing a prevalence of 44.52%. The rate of Shistosoma haemotobuim cercariae was 21.03%. The prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis is very high in this locality of Matta Barrage, as is the rate of cercarial transmission. A deworming campaign with Praziquantel is more than necessary.

Published in American Journal of Life Sciences (Volume 11, Issue 5)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajls.20231105.11
Page(s) 72-76
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Keywords

Prevalence, Shistosoma haemotobuim, Children Aged 4-14 Years

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    Mahamat Tahir Issakha, Emmanuel Issa, Abderrazzack Adoum Fouda, Mariam Saleh Bakaye, Mahamat Moussa Hassan, et al. Prevalence of Shistosoma haemotobuim Infestation in Children Aged 4 to 15 Years in the Locality of Matta Barrage of Cameroon. Am J Life Sci. 2023;11(5):72-76. doi: 10.11648/j.ajls.20231105.11

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  • National Reference Laboratory for HIV and Hepatitis, University de Ndjamena, Ndjamena, Chad

  • National Reference Laboratory for HIV and Hepatitis, University de Ndjamena, Ndjamena, Chad

  • National Reference Laboratory for HIV and Hepatitis, University de Ndjamena, Ndjamena, Chad

  • National Reference Laboratory for HIV and Hepatitis, University de Ndjamena, Ndjamena, Chad

  • Faculty of Sciences and Human Health, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad

  • Faculty of Sciences, Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC), Yaoundé, Cameroon

  • Laboratory Unit, Operations Sections, National Public Health Emergency Operations Coordination Centre, Yaounde, Cameroon

  • Faculty of Sciences, Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC), Yaoundé, Cameroon

  • Faculty of Sciences, Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC), Yaoundé, Cameroon

  • Faculty of Sciences, Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC), Yaoundé, Cameroon

  • Faculty of Sciences and Human Health, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad

  • Faculty of Sciences and Human Health, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad

  • Laboratory of Microbiology and Quality Control of Foodstuffs, University of Lomé, Lomé, Togo

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