Prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection among primary school children in Auyo Town, (Jigawa State) of Nigeria

The Fulani tribe of Northern Nigeria brought Schistosomiasis with them during their migration from the Upper Nile Basin. Formerly, Schistosomias was not paid attention in the studied area for two reasons. Firstly, Schistosomiasis was confining to provincial networks where cleanliness is insufficient, destitution wins and unhealthiness and contamination with different parasites are normal. Secondly, Schistosomiasis is known common between school aged children so that the disease remains soundless or sans asymptomatic long-term. The world Health organization (WHO) views the malady as disregarded tropical illnesses; with an expected 732 million man, being helpless against disease worldwide on eminent transmission territories detailed that immunodiagnostic technique is best. Hence, the present study aims to control the disease by eradicating the intermediate host and the use of Praziquantel and chemotherapy application. For this purpose, 100 urine samples were collected into clean universal containers between 9:30AM to 10:30 AM local time. The sample analysis is done according to Cheesbrough (1998). Results show that the predominance of urinary Schistosomiasis was most noteworthy in the age gathering of 12-13 years. This might be since youngsters in this age section were as often as possible associated with exercises that acquire them contact with the wellsprings of disease, for example, contact with transitional host snails, washing in debased water among others.