Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

Biography

Dr. Femi Adesina currently works at the Department of Biology in the Federal University of Technology Akure. This university is located in It is located in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Efficacy of Chemical Reagent Strip in the Diagnosis of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Ikota, Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Awosolu OB, Adesina FP*, Eke OS and Akinnifesi OJ
  
  Urinary schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium which affects the bladder and as such is a major source of morbidity and mortality in Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa. This study was conducted to determine the efficiency and efficacy of chemical reagent strip in the diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis among pupils in Ikota, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo state. The pupils’ data were obtained using pretested, well-structured questionnaire while the samples were analyzed in the laboratory using sedimentation method and chemical reagent dipstick (Combi-9) was used to examine the microhaematuria and proteinuria. Of the one hundred and fifty (150) individuals that were sampled, 76 (50.66%) pupils were males and 74 (49.33%) were females. The prevalence of infection of S. haematobium in the area was 36 (24.0%). There was no signifi.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.19.10.354

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