Epidemiology of Schistosomiasis and Usefulness of Indirect Diagnostic Tests in School-Age Children in Cubal, Central Angola.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Schistosomiasis remains a public health major problem and little is known in many areas, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Objectives

To assess the burden and risk factors of schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic helminthes in the children of Cubal, Angola, and to compare different diagnostic approaches for urinary schistosomiasis under field conditions.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted. Urine and faeces samples of school children were microscopically studied. A random sample of children was obtained from an alphabetically arranged list of children, taking one of two children. Urine dipstick, colorimetric test and macrohaematuria were considered as indirect diagnostic methods and compared to direct urine examination. Possible risk factors for

SUBMITTER: Bocanegra C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4608768 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature