C. C. Nwadike

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Primary School Children in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria

C. C. Nwadike, A. J. Mgbachi, E. O. Ogbuefi, C. S. Olisa, I. E. Obiefule, I. O. Nnatuanya, O. A. Okeke, C. C. Okpara, G. C. Anayor & C. M. Ezedialu · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Intestinal parasitic infections remain important public health concerns among school-aged children in settings where sanitation, hygiene and safe water access are limited. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of intestinal parasites, associated socio-demographic and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4474

Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Malapterurus electricus from Anambra River, Nigeria

C. C. Nwadike, P. C. O. Ilozumba, E. C. Amaechi, O. A. Okeke, I. O. Nnatuanya & P. N. Osaji–Nwafili · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2023

Aim: One of the constraints of fish in the wild for sustainable productivity is parasitic infections. The study was carried out to determine the gastrointestinal helminth parasites associated with Malapterurus electricus and their prevalence in relation to sex and size. Study Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2023/v22i6586

Study on the Prevalence of Ectoparasitic Arthropods on Free Range Gallus domesticus in Two Communities in Awka

C. C. Nwadike, P. C. O. Ilozumba & C. J. Gaius · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2019

A survey was carried out to determine the prevalence of ectoparasitic arthropods in free range domestic fowl (Gallus domesticus) in Amansea and Ifite communities, in Awka Capital Territory, Anambra state. A total of 112 G. domesticus comprising of 42 Adult males, 30 adult females...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2019/v2i430077

Gastrointestinal Parasites of Wild Thryonomys swinderianus (Grass-cutters) Sold at Eateries in Umuawulu Community, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

O. A. Okeke, C. G. Ezeugwu, C. C. Nwadike, I. O. Nnatuanya, P. I. Afoemezie, N. P. Udeh, C. C. Egwuagu, M. I. Ikeh & C. O. Ishar · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2023

Parasitic infections have been shown to affect the growth and economic value of animals. The demand for grass-cutter meat is high in most rural and semi-urban communities in Nigeria due to its value as a source of protein. The present study investigated the prevalence of gastroin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3253

Incidence of Intestinal Parasites among School-aged Children: A Case Study of Nnarambia, Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

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...

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Length-Weight Relationship and the Distribution of Intestinal Helminth Parasites in Freshwater Fishes from Amansea and Ebenebe Rivers in Anambra State, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2022/v28i1030550

Prevalence of Infection and Malaria Parasite Density among Under Five Children: A Case Study of Dunukofia Rural Community in Anambra State, Nigeria

O. A. Okeke, C.C. Igboka, N. P. Udeh, I. O. Nnatuanya, V. N. Elosiuba, C. C. Nwadike, A. C. Imakwu, P. I. Afoemezie & C.C. Egwuagu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Aim: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The study was carried out to evaluate malaria prevalence amongst children less than five years old.  Study Design: A cross section...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830534