Background: Schistosomiasis remains a significant public health burden in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities with limited access to potable water. Despite global efforts to control morbidity, Nigeria continues to bear the highest burden of the disease in Africa, with mill...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1264
Amina Umar Yuguda, Mahmud Yerima Iliyasu, Muhammad Umar Yuguda, Adamu Babayo Samaila, Sam Mao Panda & Jacob Philimon·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Fascioliasis, caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, is a zoonotic parasitic disease with profound economic and public health impacts. Traditional morphological identification of Fasciola spp. is limited in distinguishing closely related species and hybrids, necessit...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1255
Amina Umar Yuguda, Mahmud Yerima Iliyasu, Hadiza Mudi, Aisha Muhammad, Sam Mao Panda & Adamu Babayo Samaila·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Background: Fascioliasis is one of the most prevalent and economically significant parasitic illnesses of domestic animals, particularly cattle, sheep, goats, and man. It is particularly widespread in countries with heavy cattle production especially places with low interest in v...
Goat farming is a vital sector in Nigeria's agricultural economy, with Red Sokoto and Sahelian White breeds being prized for their meat, milk, and skin. However, gastrointestinal (GI) helminthiasis severely constrains productivity, causing economic losses and public health risks...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2026/v9i1405