Table 3.
Distribution of the intensity of infection in the study population stratified according to age, gender, school attended and clinical presentation
| Parameter | Number positive | Average ova count (±SD) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | <10 | 71 | 156.4 (±12.3) | <0.001 |
| ≥10 | 86 | 144.7 (±10.5) | ||
| Gender | M | 89 | 154.6 (±11.1) | 0.001 |
| F | 68 | 149.2 (±10.1) | ||
| School | EP Matta Barrage | 108 | 151.8 (±9.7) | <0.001 |
| EP Matta village | 6 | 94.9 (±10.4) | ||
| EP Manbonko Bord | 43 | 167.6 (±10.2) | ||
| Clinical presentation | Pain on urination | 44 | 151.3 (±11.1) | <0.001 |
| Increased frequency of urination | 48 | 80.3 (±6.7) | ||
| Haematuria | 121 | 177.9 (±9.8) | ||