TY  - JOUR
T1  - Haematuria in the Rural Primary School Children in South Western Nigeria-Using Combi Test Strips
AU - , Aladekomo Theophilus Adesola AU - , Oyelami Oyeku Akibu AU - , Oyedeji Gaebriel Ademola AU - , Akinsola Akinwale 
JO  - Research Journal of Medical Sciences
VL  - 2
IS  - 6
SP  - 287
EP  - 290
PY  - 2008
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1815-9346
DO  - rjmsci.2008.287.290
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjmsci.2008.287.290
KW  - Haematuria
KW  -schitosomiasis
KW  -glomerulonephritis
KW  -combi test strips
KW  -Nigeria
AB  - 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.
ER  -