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Association of Malaria in Pregnancy to Socio-demographic Factors and Utilization of Preventive Measures in Awka Metropolis, South-eastern, Nigeria

Okoye, C.R, Umeanaeto, P.U, Umeh, S.O & Obijiofor, E.O · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aims: This study aims to analyze the prevalence of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal health centres in Awka Metropolis and to investigate the association between malaria infection status to socio-demographic factors and utilization of preventive measures.  Study De...

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Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Pupils in Semi-Urban Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria

B. C. Ikpeoha, D. N. Aribodor, I. S. Okwelogu, C. M. Okoye & W. C. Anyanebechi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among pupils in semi-urban communities in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional, school-based study. Place and Durat...

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Comparative Study on the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasite between Wild and Pond Raised African Sharptooth Catfish Clarias gariepinus in Akwa Ibom State

Silas, I. I., Essien, E. A., Anietie, H. N., Inyang, S. X. & Akpan, A. E. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

A comparative study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of Clarias gariepinus in selected location in Oron and Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. A total of one hundred (100) samples were used, fifty (50) each from the wild and concrete pond. The wild samples were collect...

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Knowledge Level of Diarrhea among Biology Students in Enugu State Colleges of Education

Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nnamonu, Kingsley Chukwujindu Ezugwu, Casmir C. Ekwueme & Onyinye Rachael Okoro · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aims: It investigated the knowledge level of diarrhea among college of education students in Enugu state. Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 5673 biology students of colleges of education in Enugu state. The...

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Effect of a Dietary Probiotic Supplement on the Haematological Status of Experimental Wistar Rats Infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei

S. Nwadiaju, T. Samspon & C. C. Amuzie · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is a debilitating protozoan disease of domestic animals caused by Trypanosoma spp. which remains a major setback to animal health and the livestock industry in sub-Saharan Africa. The effect of treatment with probiotic on the haematological ch...

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Prevalence of Urogenital Schistosomiasis among School Age Children in Riverine Area of Anambra West LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Okoye, E.P, Ekwunife, C.A., Onyido, A.E, Obijiofor, E.C, Nzekwu, C.I, Nnatuanya I.O, Okeke, U.M. & Ude, E.A · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aims: The aim was to determine prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis among school age children in Igbedor, Igbokenyi and Nzam: Riverine communities of Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional, prospective, school based study in which three communities si...

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Prevalence of Malaria and Intestinal Helminth Co-Infections Among Children of Age Under 15 Years in Isuaniocha Community Awka North Lga Anambra State Nigeria

Glory U. Nwakaogor, Obiora O. Ikpeze & Uche C. Ngenegbo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Malaria parasites and helminth co-infections have long been recognized as major contributors to anaemia in endemic countries. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of malaria and helminths co-infection and to determine the associated risk factors among children of ag...

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Epidemiology of Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Anam Community, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria

Obijiofor, E.C., Ngenegbo, U.C., Iwueze, M.O., Onyido, A. E., Okoye, E.P & Aribodor, O.B. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aims: The study was aimed at investigating the prevalence, intensity and risk factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis transmission among primary school children. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, school-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study...

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