@article{MAKHILLRJMS20082611653, title = {Haematuria in the Rural Primary School Children in South Western Nigeria-Using Combi Test Strips}, journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences}, volume = {2}, number = {6}, pages = {287-290}, year = {2008}, issn = {1815-9346}, doi = {rjmsci.2008.287.290}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=rjmsci.2008.287.290}, author = {Aladekomo Theophilus Adesola,Oyelami Oyeku Akibu,Oyedeji Gaebriel Ademola and}, keywords = {Haematuria,schitosomiasis,glomerulonephritis,combi test strips,Nigeria}, abstract = {An epidemiological survey of the prevalence of haematuria using Combi test strips was undertaken among 894 primary school children aged 6-14 years in Imesi-Ile rural community in Osun State of Nigeria, in order to identify those with such renal disorder. Haematuria was present in 48 (5.37%) out of the entire pupils` population. Causes identified for haematuria were schitosomiasis in 46, acute glomerulonephritis in 1 and sickle cell anaemia in another one. The serum proteins, electrolytes and creatinine levels were within normal limits in all these pupils with haematuria except in 2 with hypoalbuminaemia and another 5 with elevated gammaglobulin levels. Causes of haematuira in this study were largely due to infestation with schistosoma haematobium. Control measures against schistosomiasis are advocated.} }