Benjamin Amoani

Comparative Analysis of Haematological Parameters in Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum Co-Infected Individuals in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana

Benjamin Amoani, Ben Gyan, Francis A. Armah, Cecil Otabil, Kofi Tchum, Margaret T. Frempong & Michael D. Wilson · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Background: Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum are endemic in Ghana, especially in the north-east and middle belt areas. Haematological parameters have been shown to predict the presence of these infections in patients. This study investigated the effect of hookworm-P. falciparum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430101

In vitro Cercaricidal Activity of Fractions and Isolated Compounds of Erythrophleum ivorense (Fabaceae) Root Bark against Schistosoma haematobium

Francis A. Armah, Benjamin Amoani, Isaac T. Henneh, Rita A. Dickson, Christian K. Adokoh, Isaac K. Amponsah, Cecilia Adu-Gyamfi & Desmond O. Acheampong · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Introduction: Schistosoma haematobium is one of the species of Schistosoma responsible for schistosomiasis in humans, a major public health problem worldwide. Praziquantel, the most effective drug against all adult stages of human schistosomiasis, faces the threat of resistance a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330093