%0 Journal Article
%T Haematuria in the Rural Primary School Children in South Western Nigeria-Using Combi Test Strips
%A Aladekomo Theophilus Adesola
%A Oyelami Oyeku Akibu
%A Oyedeji Gaebriel Ademola
%A Akinsola Akinwale
%J Research Journal of Medical Sciences
%D 2012
%I 
%X An epidemiological survey of the prevalence of haematuria using Combi test strips was undertaken among 894 primary school children aged 6-14 years in Imesi-Ile rural community in Osun State of Nigeria, in order to identify those with such renal disorder. Haematuria was present in 48 (5.37%) out of the entire pupils` population. Causes identified for haematuria were schitosomiasis in 46, acute glomerulonephritis in 1 and sickle cell anaemia in another one. The serum proteins, electrolytes and creatinine levels were within normal limits in all these pupils with haematuria except in 2 with hypoalbuminaemia and another 5 with elevated gammaglobulin levels. Causes of haematuira in this study were largely due to infestation with schistosoma haematobium. Control measures against schistosomiasis are advocated.
%U http://www.medwellonline.net/abstract/?doi=rjmsci.2008.287.290