@article{MAKHILLIJTM20083119740,
    title = {Symptomatic Bacteriuria in South Western Nigerian Primary School Pupils},
    journal = {International Journal of Tropical Medicine},
    volume = {3},
    number = {1},
    pages = {1-4},
    year = {2008},
    issn = {1816-3319},
    doi = {ijtmed.2008.1.4},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-3319&doi=ijtmed.2008.1.4},
    author = {T.A. Aladekomo,O.A. Oyelami,G.A. Oyedeji and},
    keywords = {Symptomatic,bacteriuria,school children},
    abstract = {An epidemiological survey of the prevalence of symptomatic bacteriuria using Combi 9 test strips was undertaken among 894 primary school pupils aged 6-14 years at Imesi- Ile, rural community in Osun-State, South Western Nigeria, in order to identify those with renal disorders. Of the 288 symptomatic population, 2 were bacteriuric using Combi 9 test strips. When the samples from the same population were subjected to urine culture with colony counts, only 7 had significant bacteriuria on repeat culture. It was concluded that, even though the usage of the Combi 9 test strips is a fast screening method for bacteriuria and other biochemical tests, the yield for bacteriuria is low. It is therefore, suggested that the usage of the Combi 9 test strips for bacteriuria, should be combined with urine culture and colony counts for significant bacteriuria. Also, Urine that had stayed for a fairly long period in the bladder like the early morning urine will be the preferred sample.}
    }