K. Mohammed, I. Tijjani, T. H. I. Spencer, A. B. Mohammed, M. K. Garba, S. U. Nataala, A. U. Imam & O. F. Aschroft·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2018
Entamoeba histolytica is an important protozoan of man, it is the third most common and widespread parasitic cause of death world-wide. Aims: The study was aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of Entamoeba histolytica among primary school children in Wamakko Local...
Background: The investigation of paragonimiasis infection was carried out among inhabitants of Abayong communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Aim: The study was aimed at investigating the Crab-eating influence on paragonimiasis. Materials and Methods: Crab-eating behaviour of...
Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and remains a major public health problem among school-aged pupils in developing countries. In this study, urine samples were collected along with basic demographic information from 528 pupils from 3...
Background: Urinary schistosomiasis remains an intractable parasitic disease, associated with populations living in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and it has placed an enormous toll on the health sectors of affected countries Aims: The study was conducted to determine the prevale...
This study was conducted in the Silvercity area, Linden (Guyana) and endeavored to determine the prevalence of intestinal helminthiasis in children aged 5-15 and the level of awareness of these parasitic infections among community members. Questionnaires were distributed to 30 ho...
Overtime parasitology has witnessed the sprouting of intra-disciplinary spurs aside its traditional branches; a situation that has advanced the rapid academic and professional development of the discipline. This article summons an intellectual beam on yet another intra-disciplina...