Development of resistance in some local populations of mosquitoes has been reported as one of the major challenges faced in the control of mosquito borne diseases. This research therefore aimed to determine the insecticide resistant status of the most prevalent mosquito species i...
Sangari, J. S, Pam, V. A, Maikenti, J. I, Ombugadu, A, Ashigar, M. A, Ahmed, H. O, Adamu, A. I, Akpan, C. E & Chukwudike C. O·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Hookworms’ infection is common among children living in rural areas in developing countries especially in Sub-Saharan Africa with serious public health significance. This study presents a mathematical modeling and analysis of transmission dynamics and control of hookworms in Obi...
Background: Proper health seeking attitude is vital to achieving a malaria free world. This study aimed to evaluate malaria parasitaemia and treatment seeking behaviours in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1200 residents using structur...
Pauline Ukamaka Umeanaeto, Glory Omoise Okouzi, Mary Ogechukwu Ezeibe, Kindness Chidi Irikannu, Chibumma Immaculata Nzeukwu & Ifeanyi Emmanuel Obiefule·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Intestinal parasites infections are among the most prevalent infections in developing countries carrying high burden of morbidity and mortality especially among young people living in the tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation and substandard living conditions. Thi...
Background: Malaria remains a disease of concern as it continues to plunge many into economic difficulty and much suffering, claiming lives especially children under 5 years old. The study investigated prevalence of malaria infection and molecular identification of Plasmodium spe...
Ogbodo, F.C., Ngenegbo, U.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Ikpeze, O.O., Onyido, A.E., Iwueze M. O & Obijiofor, E.C.·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of soil- transmitted helminthes and geophagy as a behavioural risk factor among women in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: A community based cross sectional study, discrip...
The study investigated the level of “Parasitic Contamination of Toilet Door Handles in Prof. Basil’s Boys Hostel, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State”. This was carried out using a parasitological survey, parasitological examination standard methods of sedimentation an...
Aims: The aim was to Assess the level of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Risk Factors Towards Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among School-age Children in Anambra State. Study Design: This study was designed as a community based cross-sectional study conducted in three rural public...
Aims: This study aims to analyze the prevalence of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal health centres in Awka Metropolis and to investigate the association between malaria infection status to socio-demographic factors and utilization of preventive measures. Study De...
Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among pupils in semi-urban communities in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional, school-based study. Place and Durat...
A comparative study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of Clarias gariepinus in selected location in Oron and Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. A total of one hundred (100) samples were used, fifty (50) each from the wild and concrete pond. The wild samples were collect...
Bastar Division comprising seven districts located in southern part of Chhattisgarh State, is highly endemic for malaria. The division is dominated by tribal population. The Annual Parasite Incidence (API) of Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma were 1...
Aims: It investigated the knowledge level of diarrhea among college of education students in Enugu state. Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 5673 biology students of colleges of education in Enugu state. The...
Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is a debilitating protozoan disease of domestic animals caused by Trypanosoma spp. which remains a major setback to animal health and the livestock industry in sub-Saharan Africa. The effect of treatment with probiotic on the haematological ch...
Aims: The aim was to determine prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis among school age children in Igbedor, Igbokenyi and Nzam: Riverine communities of Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional, prospective, school based study in which three communities si...