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The objective of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence and intensity of infection of <jats:italic>Schistosoma haematobium<\/jats:italic> in women of reproductive age (16\u201345 years) and to investigate whether <jats:italic>S. haematobium<\/jats:italic> had any effect on kidney function. A total of 394 women of known pregnancy status (158 pregnant and 236 non-pregnant) were recruited from five villages (known for their high prevalence of infection of <jats:italic>S. haematobium<\/jats:italic>) in Kwale County. Serum samples were analysed to determine levels of urea and creatinine as proxy indicators of kidney function. Data revealed that pregnant women did not, on average, have a higher prevalence or intensity of infection of urinary schistosomiasis than non-pregnant women. 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