Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin

Prevalence and Diversity of Ectoparasites Associated with Wild Animals Sold as Bushmeat in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Taiwo Boluwatife Adetimehin, Adebayo Victor Akeju, Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin, Titus Adeniyi Olusi & Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2026

Background: Bushmeat consumption remains common in many parts of Nigeria, but contact with wild animals may expose hunters, traders, handlers, and consumers to ectoparasites of public health importance and possible zoonotic infections. Despite the frequent consumption of bushmeat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61754

Prevalence of Ecto- and Gastrointestinal Parasites of Hemidactylus frenatus (Schlegel) in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde, Titus Adeniyi Olusi, Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke, Monday David, Blessing Adejoh & Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

The wall gecko is found in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions. It is a nocturnal species that seeks shelter during the daytime and emerges at dusk to forage throughout the night. This small lizard has become established in areas near human habitation in the tropics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3689