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Table 1
Ultrasound lesion findings in patients with (Sh+) and without (Sh−) S. haematobium infection. The measurements in mm are the size of bladder wall thickening.
| Observed morbidity | Examined (n = 146) | Sh+ (n = 69) | Sh− (n = 77) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disease detected on ultrasound | 21.23% (31) | 36.23% (25) | 7.80% (06) | p < 0.0001 |
| Bladder disease | ||||
| Abnormal shape | 4.79% (07) | 2.90% (02) | 6.49% (05) | NS |
| Irregular shape | 5.48% (08) | 5.80% (04) | 5.19% (04) | NS |
| Thickening | 14.38% (21) | 28.99% (20) | 1.30% (01) | p < 0.0001 |
| Weights | 0.68% (01) | 0% (00) | 1.30% (01) | NA |
| Pseudopolyp | 0.68% (01) | 1.45% (01) | 0% (00) | NA |
| Upper urinary tract disease | ||||
| Hydroureter | 2.05% (03) | 4.35% (03) | 0% (00) | NS |
| Hydronephrosis | 2.74% (04) | 5.80% (04) | 0% (00) | NS |
| Assessment of bladder wall thickening | ||||
| Normal wall (< 5 mm = Grade 0) | 84.93% (124) | 71.01% (49) | 97.40% (75) | p < 0.0001 |
| Mild thickening (5–7 mm = Grade 1) | 7.53% (11) | 14.49% (10) | 1.30% (01) | p = 0.003 |
| Moderate thickening (8–9 mm = Grade 2) | 6.16% (9) | 13.04% (9) | 00% (00) | p = 0.0009 |
| Severe thickening (≥10 mm = Grade 3) | 1.37% (2) | 1.45% (1) | 1.30% (01) | NS |
NS = not significant; n = sample number; NA = not applicable.
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