Prevalence of Schistosomia haematobium and Staphylococcus aureus among Pregnant Women in Akure

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is one of the most important parasitic disease of man. Staphylococcus aureus has also been observed as one of the causal agents of Urinary Tracts Infectionsand can be regarded as threat. This study focuses on the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection and Staphylococcal infection and the relationship between these infections among pregnant women in semi – urban communities of Akure, Nigeria. A survey of Schistosomiasis and Staphylococcal infection were carried out among pregnant women between ages of 15-44 years that were selected randomly at Mother and Child Hospital, Akure, Ondo State in February 2016. Questionnaires were administered to obtain demographic data. One hundred urine samples were examined, comprising 30 from first trimester and 35 both for second and third trimester. The overall prevalence of S. heamatobium was 4% while S. aureus was 82%, the overall prevalence was much in age group 20-24 years for S. aureus and 40-44 years for S. heamatobium and first trimester had the highest prevalence for both cases. The highest prevalence was associated with water and toilet facility. There was association between S. aureus, S. heamatobium and toilet and water facilities. Microscopic examination of the urine sample also revealed yeast cells, RBC and crystals, which have health implications. This study revealed a relative declinein the prevalence of Schistosomiasis in the study area while Staphyloccocal infection had a substantial prevalence.