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  • Title: Urinary symptoms and blood pressure of children with Schistosoma haematobium infection in south-eastern Nigeria.
    Author: Ekanem EE, Ejezie GC, Asindi AA, Antia-Obong OE.
    Journal: East Afr Med J; 1995 Aug; 72(8):486-9. PubMed ID: 7588139.
    Abstract:
    The urinary symptoms and blood pressures of 510 children (aged 5-15 years) with Schistosoma haematobium infection in Ijiman community, Cross River State of Nigeria, were studied in 1992. The prevalence rate of infection was 44%, a majority of the children presenting with light infection. Significant symptoms were visible haematuria, dysuria, suprapubic pain and strangury. The sensitivity and specificity of these symptoms were too low for them to be recommended as distinct clinical diagnostic criteria. The impact of the disease could not be demonstrated on blood pressures of the children. Nevertheless, urgent control measures with emphasis on the provision of ventilated improved pit toilets and potable water are strongly recommended for the control of the disease as persistent infection is known to mask manifestation of severe complications till an older age.
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