Table 2. Positive rates of S. haematobium infection by UM and ELISA in age groups.
Age group, yr | No. of examination | No. (%) of UM positive | No. (%) of ELISA positive | No. (%) of both UM and ELISA positive |
---|---|---|---|---|
5–9 | 38 | 14 (36.8) | 28 (73.7) | 13 (34.2) |
10–14 | 84 | 33 (39.3) | 74 (88.1) | 33 (39.3) |
15–19 | 9 | 6 (66.7) | 8 (88.9) | 5 (55.6) |
≥20 | 14 | 3 (21.4) | 5 (35.7) | 2 (14.3) |
Unknown | 4 | 2 (50.0) | 4 (100.0) | 2 (50.0) |
Total | 149 | 58 (38.9) | 119 (81.2) | 55 (36.9) |
UM = urine microscopy, ELISA = enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.