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Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients in Bafia Health District, Center Region Cameroon: A Retrospective Study

Djoukzoumka Signaboubo, Vincent Khan Payne, Yamssi Cedric, Ibrahim Mahamat Alhadji Moussa, Etung Kollins Nfor, Ngangnang Ghislain Romeo, Leonelle Megwi & Mpoame Mbida · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections among patients consulting at the Laboratory of Biomedical Analysis of the District Hospital in Bafia, Catholic Health Center of Gondon and Sub-Divisional Medical Centers of Bokito an...

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Modified Diphasic Liver Infusion Agar: Selective Medium for the Axenic Cultivation of Entamoeba histolytica

Zuhair W. Dardona, Adnan I. Al-Hindi & Samia Boussaa · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

A modified diphasic liver infusion agar medium was prepared manually in the laboratory in order to be used for culturing Entamoeba histolytica in vitro. This medium is a good alternative for the commercial one and has the main ingredients for the parasite's growth.  E. histolytic...

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Effect of Captopril on Some Peptides of Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice

U. R. Mahmud, A. M. Abdulazeez, M. Bala, M. K. Abubakar & B. Kurfi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Aim: There are conflicting reports on the effect of peptides of the Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) on the pathogenesis of malaria infection. Captopril is a common antihypertensive drug that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a critical peptide of RAS, and its effect on...

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High Prevalence of Human Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Nasarawa State, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

Kwaru Ayuba, Victor Oti, Amali Okwoli, Marina Ioannou & Ibrahim Chindo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Human gastrointestinal parasites are significant agents of intestinal infections with public health implication worldwide. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are known for their vulnerability to myriad of parasitic agents due to their socioeconomic conditions especially in Niger...

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Congenital Toxoplasmosis: Present and Future Challenges: A Review

Nataala U. Shehu, Kumurya A. Sale, Kabiru Mohammed, Mauhammad K. Garba, Nura Bunza, Ahmed M. Ganau & Ashcroft O. Fumilayo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Recent findings shows that decrease of vertical transmission and clinical sequelae may be as result of screening and treatment for toxoplasmosis. Reduction of T. gondii infection is directly connected with early treatment. In this way, laboratory diagnostic techniques should dire...

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Prevalence of Vectors of Public Health Importance in Major Dumpsites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Chikaire Ndamzi Ike-Ihunwo & LeBari Barine Gboeloh · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Vectors are important factors in the transmission of many parasitic diseases. The determination of the prevalence of vectors of public health importance in major dumpsites in Port Harcourt metropolis was investigated. Eight major dumpsites within the metropolis were randomly sele...

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Nematicidal Activity of Aloe vera Extract/Exudates on Root-knot Nematodes (M. incognita) Associated with Tomato (Lycopersicun esculentum) Plant Growth Parameters

Omammegbe Abdulrahman, Abanise Mary Titilayo, Ibrahim Auwalu Alhaji, Joseph Nagyal Mamani & Eshiwe Emmanuel Onyekachi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Nematicidal activity of Aloe vera plant at different concentration treatments were evaluated to determine its effect on root-knot nematode. The study was conducted in the Federal College of Forestry Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria between March and May, 2017. Nematicidal activity o...

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Prevalence and Distribution of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Trichomoniasis in Oju LGA, Benue State, Nigeria

J. I. Chikwendu, T. S. Atsuwe, V. U. Obisike & O. E. Igbor · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Schistosomiasis is a disease of medical importance. Schistosomiasis is prevalent in Nigeria where it is responsible for grave economic losses. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July, 2017- December, 2018 among school children from six (6) schools in Oju local government...

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Assessment of Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy in the Detection of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Infection among Young Adults in South-western Nigeria

Seyi Samson Enitan, Emmanuel Ileoma, Esther Ngozi Adejumo, Olayimika Kehinde Adebola, Gideon Taiwo Faloye & Adedoyin Oluwayemisi Adeiye · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

Malaria is a major public health problem in Sub-Sahara Africa with over 95% of occurrence in Nigeria due to Plasmodium falciparum. This study assessed the prevalence of P. falciparum malaria infection among young adults of Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria us...

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Retracted: The Prevalence of Nematode Parasites in Sheep and Goat at Eastern Hararghe Administrative Zone, Haramaya Woreda of Six Kebeles and Haramaya University Shoat Farm

Dugasa Hirpa Negewo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2019

The Thesis is conducted  on 11 Genera  of Nematode parasites  prevalence in sheep and Goats  at Eastern Hararghe Administrative Zone ,Haramaya  Woreda’s of six kebeles  and Haramaya University  Sheep and sheep and Goat   Farm by collecting of fecal sample or coprological examinat...

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