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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Geographical distribution of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among school children in informal settlements in Kisumu City, Western Kenya
Parasitology, Volume 138, No. 12, Year 2011
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This cross-sectional study determined the prevalence and distribution of schistosome and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among 1,308 children aged 10-18 years in 34 primary schools in 8 informal urban settlements in Kisumu City, western Kenya. Stool samples were collected and examined for eggs of Schistosoma mansoni and STH (Hookworms, Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura) using the Kato-Katz technique. Haematuria was used as a proxy indicator of urinary schistosomiasis. Schools and water bodies were mapped using a geographical information system. Overall, 34% of children were infected with one or more helminth species whereas 16.2% of children were infected with one or more STH species. Schools in closest proximity to Lake Victoria and River Nyamasaria had the highest S. mansoni prevalence while schools with STH were more homogenously distributed. Mean school prevalence of S. mansoni infection was 21% (range=0-69.7%), S. haematobium 3.6% (range=0-12%), hookworms 6.1% (range=0-20%), A. lumbricoides 4.9% (range=0-18.4%), and T. trichiura 7.7% (range=0-18.6%). Helminth-related morbidities were not associated with infection. Our study demonstrates that schistosomiasis and STH are important health priorities among schools in informal settlements of Kisumu City, and highlights the need for routine deworming in similar settings. Copyright © 2011 Cambridge University Press.
Authors & Co-Authors
Odiere, Maurice R.
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Opisa, Selpha
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Kenya, Maseno
Maseno University
Odhiambo, Gladys D.
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Jura, Walter G.Z.O.
Kenya, Maseno
Maseno University
Ayisi, John G.
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Karanja, Diana M.Sabwa
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Mwinzi, Pauline Ngina M.
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Statistics
Citations: 60
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1017/S003118201100059X
e-ISSN:
14698161
Research Areas
Environmental
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Kenya