Salmonella typhi infection in a tertiary institution in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

摘要

Objective:To evaluate the prevalence ofSabmonella typhi (S.typhi) among subjects attending College of Education Health Clinic, Akwanga, Nasarawa state from the year.2005 to2007 and to recommend some preventive measures to the populace.Methods:Blood samples were tested for infection using the widal test.Results:Out of the793 patients examined,579(73.0%) were positive with174 (30.05%),254(43.86%) and151(26.07%)for the years 2005, 2006and2007 respectively. The age range with the highest prevalence of infection for the period was21-30 with207(35.75%) followed by31-40year group with133 (22.97%).Chi-square analysis showed no significant difference in infection between males and females(P>0.05).Conclusions:The results of this study provide a useful guide in the formulation ofS. typhi control measures in tertiary institutions in the State and also help to check the spread of the pathogen in the general population.