A. B. Akeredolu

Parasitic Contamination of Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria: Public Health Implications

A. B. Akeredolu & A. O. Awowole · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Aims: Fruits and vegetables are common foods that provide the human body with vitamins, fibre and other compounds required for healthy growth and development. Most fruits are eaten raw, with little or no processing. This study investigated the role of contaminated fruits and vege...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3297

Toxocara canis Infection and Associated Risk Factors in Owned Dogs in Two Communities, Southern Nigeria

A. B. Akeredolu, O. A. Sowemimo, S. A. Salawu, A. A. Adeleke & R. O. Olodude · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2283