The aim of the present review was to enlist most effective antimalarial phytochemical compounds of some selected plant species of Jharkhand, India. Malaria is still a big problem in the tribal and remote areas in Jharkhand. A large number of poor and malnourished people of the st...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2219
Manasik Elghali Hamed Abdalrazig, Abdelhakam G. Tamomh, Alyaa Imad AbdAlrahman, Amel Dahyea Adam & Moshriqa AbdAlla Adam·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2025
Background: Malaria is a mosquitos born-disease caused by the blood intercellular parasite called plasmodium. Therefore, the study was aimed to detect the effect of Malaria parasite on hematological parameters among patients attending Rabak Teaching Hospital, White Nile State, Su...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2218
Aim: The aim of this case report is to emphasize on the importance of keeping parasitic infections as a differential diagnosis in cases clinically suspicious for gastrointestinal malignancies. Case Presentation: We report a case of 60-year-old male with a co-infection by Strongyl...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2217
Angel Justiz-Vaillant, Rodolfo Arozarena-Fundora, Darren Gopaul, Chandrashekhar Unakal, Sachin Soodeen, Reinand Thompson & Odalis Asin-Milan·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2025
Leishmaniasis, comprising cutaneous, mucocutaneous and visceral forms, is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania species via sandfly bites, leading to skin ulcers and mucosal damage. Traditional treatments include antiparasitic drugs such as pentavalent antimonials, amphoterici...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2216
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) cause cosmopolitan public health problems in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. This study was conducted to Survey the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among primary school-aged children in primary schools in Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2215
Vincent NGOUANA, Joseph Mbaku Ngoumou, Boniface Pone Kamdem, Aubin Kamche Youbi, Junelle MAKEMTEU, Marius Jaures Tsakem Nangap, Armel Cyrille Tenkeu, Raoul Kemzeu, Rémy Bertrand Teponno, Léon Azefack Tapondjou & Fabrice Fekam Boyom·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2025
Background: Plasmodium falciparum is responsible for over 90% of malaria cases and the vast majority of malaria-related deaths globally. Oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, plays a key role in the malaria pathogenesis, potentially leading to inc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2214
This review focused on the health effects of nematode parasite but it is not out of place to mention the importance and menace of plant parasitic nematodes in crop farming. Nematodes are round, elongate bilaterally symmetrical worms. Most nematodes are dioecious, although a few m...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2213
Background: Wild cane rats (Thryonomys swinderianus) are highly susceptible to infestations by ectoparasites and gastrointestinal parasites, posing significant zoonotic and veterinary health risks. This study investigates the prevalence and intensity of ectoparasites and gastroin...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i1211
Aims: This study aim to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites among students attending the Eastern Technical University in Sierra Leone. Study Design: This study adopt a cross sectional descriptive epidemiological research design integrating both quantitative and qualitat...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i2212
Background: Schistosomiasis is considered the most widespread parasitic infection. Both Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni are present, and as waterborne infections, their epidemiology is closely associated with proximity and exposure to freshwater sources. Objective...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i1210
João Ronaldo Tavares de Vasconcellos Neto, Vitor Sena Reis, Kemile Vitoria Araujo Santos, Maria Alice de Almeida Rios Oliveira, Yan Augusto Mota de Oliveira Cerqueira, Paula Gabriela de Oliveira Gomes, Maria Clara Alves Sena & Carolaine Trabuco Pereira·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2025
Introduction: The contamination of food by intestinal helminths poses a significant public health challenge, especially in regions where sanitary conditions are poor. This study addresses the prevalence of parasites in leafy vegetables sold in markets and street fairs. Objective:...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i1209
Schistosomiasis is a major disease of public health concern and is responsible for approximately 280,000 deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. After malaria and intestinal helminthiasis, schistosomiasis is the third most devastating tropical disease in the world, with high morbidity and...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i1208
Background: Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, transmitted primarily through the bite of infected sandflies. It manifests in various forms, including cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral leishmaniasis, each presenting...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i1207
Ekpenyong, Victor Ekpenyong, Ukpong, Iniodu George, Ikika, Patricia Edodi, Owali, Innocent Ogban, Etta, Eme Effiong & Omini, Arit Usang·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Background: Proper sanitation and hygiene are crucial drivers of human development. Objective: To determine the sanitation status of Cross River University of Technology female hostels, using Ascaris lumbricoides as an indicator. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional observation...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2024/v7i4206
Suraya M. Mohammed, Delilah Nonterah, Ruhaima Abukari, Ummul-Kulsum Issahaku, Jelila Mumuni, Suweiba Hamidu, Fati Labaran, Habib Mahama, Nixsion A. Niadawe, Karima Mohammed, Ramatu Akunvane, Manzuk Ebenezer, Seidu Balkisu, Issaka Zuwera, Abukari Nashiru & Alhassan Abdul-Rahaman·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Introduction: Insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) are proven malaria prevention tools, particularly for pregnant women who are at increased risk of malaria-related complications. In Ghana, malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women, makin...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2024/v7i4205