Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Finchaa Sugar Estate: Public health Problem Assessment based on Clinical Records and Parasitological Surveys, Western Ethiopia
Journal Title: STAR Journal - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The survey of Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) in Finchaa Sugar Estate, Western Ethiopia, was conducted to investigate the prevalence and health problems of schistosomiasis with some of the risk factors. The examination was undertaken based on the analysis of retrospective clinical data from the health center and a cross-sectional parasitological examinations using Kato-thick smear slides in April-June 2012/2013. Over the period 2008 to 2013 average prevalence among suspected patients at the health centre was 30.9%. Examination of double kato-thick smear slides from a random sample of 602 individuals from most schistosomiasis affected camp 7 revealed the prevalence of 37.5%. S. mansoni infection is become a year-round public health problem in Finchaa, Sugar Estate possibly due to permanent streams, water bodies and water contact behaviors and also reduced effectiveness of current control measures. Among the 7th camps, village A (camp 7) is the most schistosomiasis affected area (37.5%) followed by Kuyisa (25%). This is attributed to the presence of permanent stream (Fekerie stream) near camp 7. The present finding shows that the prevalence and intensity of schistosomiasis in the more affected camp 7 of Finchaa Sugar Estate was significantly higher among males than in females and its prevalence and intensity was found to be higher among study population within the age group of 11-20 years old. This study indicates that schistosomiasis is a major health problem in Finchaa Sugar Estate with moderate prevalence. The study results will provide an additional clinical and parasitological data on the current status of S. mansoni in Finchaa Sugar Estate and could serve as a guide in designing, developing and implementing intervention strategies to mitigate morbidity due to S. mansoni especially in highly risk groups under the Ethiopian health service system.
Authors and Affiliations
Mebrate Dufera| Department of Biology, Wollega University, Post Box No: 395, Nekemte, Ethiopia, Beyene Petros| Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Addis Ababa University, Post Box No: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Berhanu Erko| Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, Post Box No: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nega Berhe| Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, Post Box No: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Svein Gunnar Gundersen| Sorlandet Hospital/Professor University of Agder, Oslo, Norway
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