Aladekomo Theophilus Adesola  , Oyelami Oyeku Akibu  , Oyedeji Gaebriel Ademola  , Akinsola Akinwale  , 
    Haematuria in the Rural Primary School Children in South Western Nigeria-Using Combi Test Strips,
    Research Journal of Medical Sciences,
    Volume 2,Issue 6,
    2008,
    Pages 287-290,
    ISSN 1815-9346,
    rjmsci.2008.287.290,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjmsci.2008.287.290)
    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.
    Keywords: Haematuria;schitosomiasis;glomerulonephritis;combi test strips;Nigeria