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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3253
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830534
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2023/v22i6586
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4474
N. P. Udeh, H. Matthew, O. A. Okeke, C. C. Egwuagu, C. Obudulu, I. O. Nnatuanya, E. I. Azaka, C. J. Okeke & E. A. Chukwudebelu·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2026
The study Effect of Ocimium basilicum (curry leaf) on the growth performance of broiler chicken at varying inclusion levels was investigated for seven weeks. Fresh leaf of Ocimum basilicum were harvested from a farm at Nibo in Awka south L.G.A of Anambra state. They were dried an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2265
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...
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
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