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October 12, 2025Open Access

Evaluation of the Endemicity and Diagnostic Markers of Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among the “Seldom-Heard Groups in Atiba LGA, Oyo State, Nigeria

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COChristianah Folakemi OkiOMOlajumoke A. MorenikejiAOAlexander B. Odaibo

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals high prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium in Atiba LGA, indicating urgent need for public health interventions.

Key Points

  • Overall prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis reached 56.9%, particularly high in Alagbede community (69.6%).
  • Infection intensity averaged 64.04 eggs/10 mL, with the highest prevalence found in the 10-17-year age group (78.7%).
  • Cross-sectional community survey analyzed urine samples for schistosoma eggs and urinary abnormalities.
  • Findings emphasize the urgent need for improved sanitation and health education in endemic communities.

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Oki et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ebc91af2c3e4d8d926e2d8https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.0445.v1
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