Authors : T.A. Aladekomo , O.A. Oyelami , G.A. Oyedeji and A. Akinsola
Abstract: An epidemiological survey of the prevalence of symptomatic bacteriuria using Combi 9 test strips was undertaken among 894 primary school pupils aged 6-14 years at Imesi- Ile, rural community in Osun-State, South Western Nigeria, in order to identify those with renal disorders. Of the 288 symptomatic population, 2 were bacteriuric using Combi 9 test strips. When the samples from the same population were subjected to urine culture with colony counts, only 7 had significant bacteriuria on repeat culture. It was concluded that, even though the usage of the Combi 9 test strips is a fast screening method for bacteriuria and other biochemical tests, the yield for bacteriuria is low. It is therefore, suggested that the usage of the Combi 9 test strips for bacteriuria, should be combined with urine culture and colony counts for significant bacteriuria. Also, Urine that had stayed for a fairly long period in the bladder like the early morning urine will be the preferred sample.
T.A. Aladekomo , O.A. Oyelami , G.A. Oyedeji and A. Akinsola , 2008. Symptomatic Bacteriuria in South Western Nigerian Primary School Pupils . International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 3: 1-4.