Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Haematuria in the Rural Primary School Children in South Western Nigeria-Using Combi Test Strips
Aladekomo Theophilus Adesola , Oyelami Oyeku Akibu , Oyedeji Gaebriel Ademola and Akinsola Akinwale
Page: 287-290 | Received 21 Sep 2022, Published online: 21 Sep 2022
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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.
How to cite this article:
Aladekomo Theophilus Adesola , Oyelami Oyeku Akibu , Oyedeji Gaebriel Ademola and Akinsola Akinwale . Haematuria in the Rural Primary School Children in South Western Nigeria-Using Combi Test Strips.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/rjmsci.2008.287.290
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/rjmsci.2008.287.290