Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Egypt: result of a study in high versus low endemic governorates
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Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent parasitic infections worldwide. Establishment of sensitive assays to detect schistosomiasis in situations with low transmission is crucial. The present study aimed to estimate the current status of S. haematobium infection in different Egyptian localities. Urine samples were collected from 960 asymptomatic men from Great Cairo (low-endemic) and Fayoum (endemic) governorates. Samples were examined microscopically for S. hematobium eggs followed by Dip stick test and one step test to detect Schistosoma circulating cathodic antigen (CCA). Schistosoma hematobium eggs were detected in eight cases from Fayoum and one case from Great Cairo. The overall occurrence of S. haematobium infection was 0.93% (0.2% in Great Cairo & 1.66% in Fayoum). CCA antigen was positive in 11 cases and haematuria by dip stick test was detected in the 9 microscopically positive cases. Microscopy remains the most appropriate technique for detection of S. haematobium infection and haematuria by dipstick test is helpful for initial screening of urinary schistosomiasis cases.
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