Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of intestinal parasites in presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients attending clinics at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: The stud...
In recent times, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with the field of parasitology has catalyzed a revolutionary shift in the approach to diagnosing, treating, and understanding parasitic infections. The amalgamation of advanced computation...
N. M. Okafor, D. N. Aribodor, C. C. Ekezie, G. E. Ahanonu, N. P. Okafor, C. A. Ihemanma & S. O. Obiefoka·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Umunze, headquarters of O...
Layla O. Elmajdoub, Kholoud A. Emshiheet, Fatma M. Abushiba, Sara E. Elzwawy, Mabrooka M. Abusahal & Rowida S. Alagme·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aims: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and morphological features of Hysterothylacium species from different infected organs in lizardfish in Misurata, Libya. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Misurata University, Misurata, Libya, between J...
Tungiasis, caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans, is a neglected tropical disease that affects impoverished communities in tropical and subtropical regions. This comprehensive review discusses the biology, life cycle, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, preve...
G. E. Ahanonu, D. N. Aribodor, I. S. Okwelogu, C. C. Ekezie, N. M. Okafor, D. C. Okafor & O. C. Echeta·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aims: The aim was to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Ifite-Ogwari: A farming rural community in Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was car...
Infections caused by parasitics helminths affect more than a billion people worldwide, causing anemia and with significant social and economic impact. To alleviate this burden, affected population resorts to a massive administration of antiparasitics without worrying about improv...
Aim: Parasitic infections represent one of the major causes of death in rabbit’s production system, which affect not only the reproductive performance but also the nutritional and dietary qualities. The objectives of the study were to determine the risk factors and prevalence of...
Aims: Apoptosis, a type of host-cell death, frequently causes tissue damage in the deaths caused by parasite infections. Current study aimed to study the histopathological and Immunohistochemical changes in rats skeletal muscles after experimental trichinellosis infection. Method...
O. A. Okeke, A. C. Ezirike, N. P. Udeh, C. C. Nwadike, C. A. Imakwu, I. O. Nnatuanya, C. C. Egwuagu, P. I. Afoemezie, C. J. Okeke, N. C. Okafor & C. Obudulu·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aims: The aim was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among children in Nnarambia community, Imo State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Umunnac...
Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of a cestode Echinococcus granulosus. It manifests as hydatid cyst. Infection is transferred through the oral-fecal pathway by eggs of the parasite. Hydatid cyst can be made in liver, lung and rarely in heart, bre...
Trypanosomiasis is among the zoonotic diseases that cause threat to public health, rodents are known to be reservoir of various Trypanosomes which are zoonotic. The cross-sectional studies were conducted in selected areas of plague endemic foci in Tanzania, aiming at establishing...
The survey was carried out to determine prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites and haemoparasites of Tilapia zilli in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. Fishes are good sources of quality proteins, but various diseases including helminth parasitic inf...
Background: Acute infection of Toxoplasma gondii can be transmitted during pregnancy to the foetus vertically which may cause congenital complications like abortion, stillbirth, visual impairment, seizure, hearing impairment and other neurological disorders. Methodology: A total...
The present study aimed to evaluate the comparative therapeutic efficacy of different anthelmintics like albendazole, levamisole, the combination of tetramizole and oxyclosanide; levamisole and triclabendazole against gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in buffalo. A total of 100 buf...