Prevalence of Intestinal and Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Pupils in Digil Community, Mubi North Local Government, Nigeria

Schistosomiasis constitutes significant public threat in sub Saharan Africa especially in the rural areas. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis among pupils in Digil community between February and May, 2018. Urine and stool samples were collected from 300 pupils from Digil, Worobarka, Kelluje, Hurda and Didif primary schools. Urine sedimentation and stool microscopy was used to analyze samples collected. Results obtained showed a total prevalence 15.0% for S. haematobium and 7.3% for S. mansoni. Male pupils showed the highest prevalence of 18.7% for S. haematobium. While age group 8-10 years expressed the highest rate of infection for urinary schistosomiasis, the highest rate of infection occurred at Wurobarka for urinary schistosomiasis and 11- 16 years for S. mansoni. Chi square analysis showed that the rate of infection is not significantly different between sex, age groups and locations (P>0.05). The observed cases of schistosomiasis in all age group and schools sampled indicate active transmission. This implies that there is need for health education and treatment of infected individual in order to curb the spread of the disease.