@article{103725,
  keywords = {Epidemiology, Ultrasonography, Urogenital, Schistosomiasis , Tanzania, Urogenital schistosomiasis, Schistosoma haematobium, urinary tract morbidity, Itilima},
  author = {Yohana C and Nyundo BA and Bakuza JS and Rambau PF and Kinung’hi SM},
  title = {Epidemiology and ultrasonographic observations of urogenital schistosomiasis related urinary tract morbidity in Itilima district, Simiyu region, Tanzania},
  abstract = {<p>Chronic infection of urogenital schistosomiasis in humans is a major cause of urinary tract morbidity in endemic areas. However, information on the prevalence of schistosomiasisrelated urinary tract morbidity is lacking in most endemic countries including Tanzania. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis-related urinary tract morbidity in schoolchildren and adults in Itilima District. Urine samples from 682 residents were examined for Schistosoma haematobium infection using urine filtration technique. Urinary tract morbidity was examined by ultrasound. The prevalence of S. haematobium infection was 16.4% (112/682) and varied significantly between villages (range 3.2% to 29.5%, χ2 = 48.467, p &lt; 0.001). There was no significant variation of S. haematobium infection between male and female (8.3 % vs 8.1%, χ2 = 0.679, p = 0.410). Majority (93.8%) had light infections (&lt;50 eggs/10 mL). The prevalence of urinary tract morbidity was significantly higher in adults compared to school children (78.3% vs 42.9%; χ2 = 13.451, p = 0.001). Furthermore, the prevalence of urinary tract morbidity was significantly higher in male (60%) compared to female participants (60% vs 40%, χ2 = 17.819, p &lt; 0.001). The prevalence of schistosomiasis-related urinary tract morbidity is still high in Itilima district. Therefore, examination for urogenital schistosomiasis accompanied with ultrasound among infected individuals is necessary for early detection of lesions in the urinary tract system.</p>
},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Tanzania Journal of Science},
  volume = {52},
  pages = {1 - 10},
  month = {06/2026},
  publisher = {University of Dar es Salaam - DIGITAL COMMONS JOURNALS},
  issn = {2507-7961},
  url = {https://commons.udsm.ac.tz/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2261&context=tjs},
  doi = {10.65085/2507-7961.2261},
  language = {ENG},
}