Table 2 Sex and age prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among primary school pupils in Wamakko Local Government Area, Sokoto
Parameters | No. of pupils examined | No. pupils infected | Prevalence (%) | Mean count (eggs/10 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | ||||
Males | 293 | 145 | 49.49 | 14.30 |
Females | 107 | 47 | 43.93 | 4.98 |
Ages (years) | ||||
4–6 years | 35 | 22 | 62.86 | 6.50 |
7–9 years | 150 | 61 | 40.67 | 14.43 |
10–12 years | 154 | 82 | 53.25 | 10.33 |
13 years and above | 61 | 27 | 44.26 | 16.19 |
Total | 400 | 192 | 48.00 | 12.02 |