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Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among school children

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Overall prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among schoolchildren was 20%, highlighting significant health concerns in Ogbese.
Infection rates were higher in males at 22% compared to 18% in females, indicating a potential gender disparity in exposure.
Schistosoma haematobium eggs were detected using the urine sedimentation technique, with infections quantified based on egg count.
Only 26% of children were aware of urinary schistosomiasis, pointing to a need for increased awareness and education initiatives.

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Cross-sectional study found 20% prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in schoolchildren, indicating ongoing health challenges.

Ayodele et al. (2025) studied this question.

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