Hadiza Rabiu Ishak, Yahaya Ubah Yau, Maryam Lawan Faragai, Sakina Sani Buhari & Zainab Rabilu Dan-inna·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Background: Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Nigeria, particularly among school-aged children in rural areas who have frequent contact with freshwater habitats. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis and associated...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2279
Pooja Prasad, Priya Singh, Sunita Patel, Ashna Bhasin, Arti Bahl, Shaukat Kamal, Tanzin Dikid & Ranjan Das·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Aims: Vector surveillance provides early warning of arboviral transmission prior to the outbreaks. Delhi the capital of India, experiences frequent Dengue and Chikungunya cases. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of Dengue and Chikungunya virus in Aedes...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2278
Neonatal malaria is an under-recognized condition in malaria-endemic regions, despite its potential contribution to neonatal morbidity. This study assessed the prevalence, parasitemia patterns, and hematological changes associated with malaria among neonates in Taraba State, Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2276
Background: Contamination of water sources with parasites are a threat to millions of people in developing countries, which result in severe morbidities and mortalities. Aim: The study aims to assess the parasitic contamination of drinking water sources in Kura Local Government A...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2277
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health concern among school children in rural communities. This study assessed the prevalence and cultural characterization of intestinal parasites among 240 pupils aged 5–15 years. Stool samples were analyzed using dir...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2274
The reuse of wastewater in agriculture is increasingly practiced but poses significant risks to food safety due to microbial and parasitic contamination. This study investigated environmental contamination and transmission pathways of pathogens in wastewater-irrigated food system...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2275
Malaria is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Malaria infection especially in pregnancy is a public health concern, with emphasis on the risk involved for the mother as well as the fetus. Knowledge, attitude and use of insecticide trea...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2272
This study investigated the prevalence of Schistosomiasis and its associated risk factors among primary school pupils in Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted over six weeks (July–August 2022), during which 68 urine sample...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2273
Amarachi (B.) Nwokoro, Madukwe Mary-Cynthia Nneka, Juliana C. Omire, Asuzu, Eleanor Nneka, Ijeoma (G.) Chukwuemeka, Queeneth (C.) Onuoha, Christopher Chike (A.) Okereke, Chiamaka (C.) Ogujiuba, Chigozie (C) Ukachukwu, Mary Rose Ogechi Echeta, Chinwendu (L.) Opara & Uzochukwu. G. Ekeleme·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
This study evaluated the antibiotic susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from rodent droppings. A purposive sampling technique was adopted in the selection of the rodent droppings. One hundred and fifteen (115) different rodent droppings were collected from nine locations...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2271
Geohelminths are parasites that are primarily transmitted through soil contaminated with human faeces, food, or water, as they exhibit direct life cycles that do not necessitate intermediate hosts or vectors. They thrive predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions, where fa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2269
Despite years of mass drug administration to inhabitants of Awgu in Enugu State Nigeria, onchocerciasisi has persisted. Evidently the persistence of onchocerciasis is linked to environmental drivers of recrudescence, occupation and anthropogenic activities. There were 0% prevalen...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2270
E. G. Nnelife, C. A. Imakwu, C. S. Ebere, O. A. Okeke, C. U. Uzochukwu, I. E. Obiefule, E. O. Ogbuefi, A. U. Ubaka, O. C. Chiamah & I. C. Ginikanwa·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Aim: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) pose a significant public health concern, especially for pregnant women, as they can lead to serious complications such as anemia, malnutrition, and adverse fetal outcomes. This study investigates the prevalence of IPIs among pregnant w...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2268
The study to assess the presence and types of pathogenic organisms carried by Synanthropic flies collected from selected refuse dump sites in Awka metropolis employed a cross-sectional ecological survey in Awka and surrounding areas from May 2024 to March 2025. This study assesse...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2267
Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Christopher Chike (A.) Okereke, Sampson Margret, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Chidinma (O.) Akanazu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Stanley Samuel Mboi, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Uchechukwu (M.) Chukwuocha & Uzochukwu (G.) Ekeleme·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in various communities in Nigeria, contributing to morbidity and mortality. This research investigated schistosomiasis in vulnerable populations among school-children aged 5-16 years in shoreline communities, Rivers State. Using a c...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1266
Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a severe disease with high morbidity and mortality in tropical regions. Current treatments are limited, highlighting the need for alternatives like vaccine development and adjunct therapy, where plant-derived adjuvants like Carissa edul...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1265