Aim: Malaria caused by plasmodium parasites is a life threatening disease that are transferred to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite among children in Adazienu, Anaocha Local...
Aim: This present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among pregnant women at Odoakpu, Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria. Methodology: A total of 200 pregnant women were examined between October and December, 2021....
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i178
C. A. Imakwu, J. C. Ozougwu, J. E. Eyo, O. P. Okeke, G. U. Amana, S. C. Eziuzor, J. E. Ekeleme & M. I. Aniekwe·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2020
Aim: Malaria knowledge, practices, prevalence and parasitaemia among pregnant women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was assessed in this present study. Methodology: The study was carried out from April 2011 to March 2012 from two purposively selected hospitals in Ebonyi State, Nigeria....
Aim: This present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasites among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Methodology: The study was carried out from April 2011 to March 2012 at two purposively selected hospi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i134
Aims: Malaria in pregnancy is a weighty health problem in sub-Saharan Africa where 90% of the global malaria burden occurs, therefore there is urgent need for more researches on malaria in pregnancy to reduce its mortality and morbidity. Anaemia, body mass index and risk factors...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i430167
E. G. Nnelife, C. A. Imakwu, C. S. Ebere, O. A. Okeke, C. U. Uzochukwu, I. E. Obiefule, E. O. Ogbuefi, A. U. Ubaka, O. C. Chiamah & I. C. Ginikanwa·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Aim: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) pose a significant public health concern, especially for pregnant women, as they can lead to serious complications such as anemia, malnutrition, and adverse fetal outcomes. This study investigates the prevalence of IPIs among pregnant w...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2268
Aim: This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among women of reproductive age in some selected hospitals in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Methods: This study, conducted from October to December 2021, involved 200 women aged 20 years...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2023/v12i2159
Aim: Given that comprehensive record of a disease in a town will help in disease prevention and control, the prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis among school children in Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria was investigated in this present study. Method: A total of 150 terminal uri...
J. C. Ozougwu, C. A. Imakwu, S. C. Eziuzor, J. E. Ekeleme, O. P. Okeke, G. U. Amana & J. C. Ogbodo·Asian Journal of Biology·2021
Aim: This research was designed to assess the prevalence of intestinal helminthes with respect to age, sex and breeds of chicken slaughtered at Eke-Awka Market, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Methodology: Fecal specimen was obtained from 150 Chicken slaughtered at Eke-Awka, Market...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2021/v11i130129
Aim: This study was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of falciparum malaria in relation to age, gravidity, trimester, blood group and genotype among pregnant women attending antenatal in Model Primary Health Centre, Omoku, Rivers State. Methodology: The study was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i137
A. Okeke Obiageli, Obinabo W. Obinna, C. A. Imakwu, Okeke C. Janefrances, Okafor N. Chinwendu, C. C. Nwadike, I. O. Nnatuanya & P. I. Afoemezie·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2022
Aims: The current study was carried out to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of intestinal helminths in freshwater fishes. Study Design: The study was a survey done to establish the type of intestinal parasite found in freshwater fish in the rivers. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2022/v28i1030550
The bacteriological assessment of indoor air of the male hostel at Rhema University Nigeria was undertaken in this study. Bacteriological analyses of Air samples from male hostels was carried out weekly for 4 weeks using standard microbiological methods in June, 2021 to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i430234
Background: Typhoid is a vital health hazard globally but its incidence is greater in developing compared to developed countries owing to low sanitation, poor hygiene practices, unsafe food and drinking water. Objective: This study was designed to determine the changes in renal p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v38i230183
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence rate and associated risk factors of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among undergraduate female students at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional and institutional-based...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2023/v12i1156
G. U. Amana, J. C. Ozougwu, J. Idakwo, C. A. Imakwu, O. P. Okeke, C. U. Uzochukwu, J. U. Kadiri & J. T. Haruna·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2022
This study was focused on the determination of mosquito genera at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. Mosquitoes were collected for four weeks (4) on a weekly basis indoors at dawn from the female hostel of Prince Abubakar Audu University,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i494
O. A. Okeke, N. N. Udemba, N. P. Udeh, C. A. Imakwu, C. C. Nwadike, I. O. Nnatuanya, N. V. Elosiuba, C. C. Egwuagu, P. I. Afoemezie & C. Obudulu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2022
Aim: Vegetables form a major component of the human diet; however, some agricultural practices may put consumers at risk of parasitic infections. There is high consumption of bitter leaf (Onugbu) in the rural part of Nigeria. They are eaten raw as medicinal herbs by some people...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i130476
This study is aimed at determining the physicochemical characteristics of selected wetlands of Kogi State. From each sampled wetlands (Abu’ja and Egwubi), surface water was collected and examined for the following physicochemical parameters: hydrogen ion concentration, electrical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i330249
G. U. Amana, J. C. Ozougwu, I. C. Okoye, C. A. Imakwu, O. P. Okeke, I. Nwachukwu, J. E. Ekeleme, J. Idakwo & J. C. Ogbodo·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2021
Parasites infect nearly every species of animals, nevertheless the majority are inadequately studied except they have proven economic, medical or conservation significance. The role of parasites in the decline of anuran population is not clearly understood, therefore this study i...
Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and anurans play vital role in the working of wetland ecosystems as they form its dynamic food web. This study was designed to determine the abundance and seasonality of Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and Anuran species in selected wetlands of Kogi State, N...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i230111
O. A. Okeke, A. C. Ezirike, N. P. Udeh, C. C. Nwadike, C. A. Imakwu, I. O. Nnatuanya, C. C. Egwuagu, P. I. Afoemezie, C. J. Okeke, N. C. Okafor & C. Obudulu·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aims: The aim was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among children in Nnarambia community, Imo State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Umunnac...