TITLE:
Impact Assessment of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Following Ten (10) Years (2009-2019) of Continuous Treatment with Praziquantel and Albendazole in Endemic Area, Plateau State
AUTHORS:
Nenrot Binshak, Dakul Anthony Danaat, Damashi Mantim Tali, Daniel Nanbol Helen
KEYWORDS:
Schistosomiasis, STH, Impact, Assessment, Paraziquantel, Albendazole, Pankshin LGA and Nigeria
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.10 No.3,
March
27,
2023
ABSTRACT: Schistoisomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminthiasis infections are common public health challenges in developing countries. This study determined the status of these infections among inhabitants of Gille and Wulmi communities of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State following 10 years (2009-2019) of Mass Medicine Administration (MMA). 525 Urine and stool samples were collected from each subject of the two communities where Praziquantel and Albendazole were distributed continuously for ten (10 years 2009-2019). Urine was examined for haematuria using haemastix test and positive ones were confirmed by microscopy using the simple sedimentation method while faecal samples were examined using Kato-Kartz technique. The result shows that 0 (0%) infection for schistosomiasis while STH (Soil-transmitted Helminths) showed 12 (2.29%). Males had higher 8 (3.24%) infections compared to females 4 (1.44%). In relation to age groups, age 21 - 30 years showed 1 (1.39%), 31 - 40 years 1 (1.54%), 51 - 60 years 1 (2.33%), 0 - 10 years 4 (2.85%) and highest in age 11 - 20 years 5 (5.05%). Age 41 - 50, 61 - 70 and 71 and above had no infection 0 (0%). Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) infections in the studied communities indicate low persistent transmission which is a risk, necessitating continuous routine deworming, Public enlightenment campaigns on the epidemiology and triad of transmission of schistosomiasis and Soil transmitted helminthiasis in the communities.