Soil-transmitted helminths remain an important environmental and public health concern in tropical communities where sanitation, flooding and soil exposure may support parasite transmission. This study assessed the prevalence of geo-helminth parasites in soil samples from a river...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3295
Background: Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Schistosoma parasites and transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater. It remains a major burden in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among school-aged children in endemic regions. Aim: This study a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3293
Nigeria bears a heavy dual burden of malaria and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) globally. Because both pathogens target the liver during critical phases of their life cycles, co-infection can result in significant hematological and biochemical interactions. This study evaluated the prev...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3292
Malaria, anemia, and malnutrition are major public health challenges among children in sub-Saharan Africa, often coexisting and interacting in complex ways that worsen health outcomes. Despite their high burden, limited facility-based data exist on their interrelationship among c...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3290
Malaria continues to pose a substantial public health challenge in Nigeria, with about 30.9% of the global malaria mortality burden. The challenges in achieving elimination may be attributed, in part, to the high genetic diversity of the parasite. This study was carried out to as...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3291
Background: Intestinal parasitic infections remain a major public health problem in developing countries, especially among children, with limited data on their prevalence in Nigeria using both microscopy and molecular diagnostic methods. Aims: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3289
Malaria is an endemic disease caused by Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the female anopheles mosquitoes. It is a devastating disease that threatens productivity and the economy of endemic countries like Nigeria. The study aimed at the prevalence rate of malaria infection...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3288
Schistosoma haematobium is the predominant species responsible for urogenital infections and one of the major causes of Schistosomiasis, a major neglected tropical disease of public health importance in Nigeria. Globally it was estimated that 20 million people are infected and re...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2287
Despite years of mass drug administration to inhabitants of Awgu in Enugu State Nigeria, onchocerciasis has persisted. Evidently the persistence of onchocerciasis is linked to environmental drivers of recrudescence, occupation and anthropogenic activities. There were 0% prevalenc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2286
Background: Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where Plasmodium falciparum causes the majority of severe illness. This study characterized the demographic profile and evaluated plasma levels of IL-10, IL-6, and TNF-alpha acro...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2285
Background: malaria is disease caused by parasite. The parasite is spread to human through the bite of infected mosquitoes. the definitive diagnosis of malaria disease is still based on finding parasite in blood films. In thin blood films red blood cells are fixed so...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2284
Background: Toxocariasis, caused by Toxocara canis, is a widespread zoonotic infection transmitted between dogs, the environment, and humans, posing significant public health risks due to its global prevalence and the ability of infective eggs to contaminate soil and cause diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2283
Ibiobelem Ann Jackreece, Orikomaba Obunge, Onyemaechi Collins Micah, Uchechukwu Onyemaechi, Roseanne Adah Ikpeama, Imaobong Bassey Udoh, A. Erasmus Martha, Justina Egwuma Wenah-Emmanuel & Oroma Ethel Konne·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Background: Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity in Rivers State, Nigeria. Species and demographic distribution are essential for guiding targeted control measures. Objective: To determine the Prevalence, Gender and Age Distribution, and Species Identification of Malarial...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2282
Paragonimiasis caused by Paragonimus westermani is a foodborne trematode infection that primarily affects the lungs but may involve multiple organs, often mimicking other diseases and leading to frequent misdiagnosis. This systematic review aimed to summarize the epidemiology, cl...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2281
Background: Intestinal protozoa spread easily through fecal-oral route of contaminated food or water with the infective stages. The high rates of Intestinal parasitic infections reflect the poor hygienic behavior in the society. Climate conditions, inadequate sanitation, economic...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2280