Urinary Schistosomiasis in Gedarif: An endemic New Focus in Eastern Sudan

Salah ET; Elmadhoun WMY

doi:10.52981/sjms.v9i3.1169

Salah ET National Ribat University, Sudan
Elmadhoun WMY Nile Valley University, Sudan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52981/sjms.v9i3.1169

Keywords: Schistosomiasis, Gedarif, Sudan

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Salah ET, National Ribat University, Sudan

Associate Professor of Paediatrics

Elmadhoun WMY, Nile Valley University, Sudan

Associate Professor of Pathology and Microbiology

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