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P. I. Afoemezie

Publications (6)

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

Effects of Aloe barbadensis and Cymbopogon citratus on Blood Glucose Levels of Alloxan–Induced Diabetic Albino Rats

V. O. Offor, A. N. Ufele, B. U. Ononye, U. C. Aghalu, P. I. Afoemezie, E. I. Azaka & C. F. Chude · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Diabetes is a heterogeneous complex metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose concentration, and glycosuria resulting from insulin deficiency. This project was embarked upon to investigate the effects of Aloe barbadensis and Cymbopogon citratus on blood glucose l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v21i3441

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...

Open access Research Article

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

Parasitic Contamination of Fresh Bitter Leaf Vegetables - Onugbu (Vernonia amygdalina): A Case Study of Farms in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i130476