G. J. Hassan, M. Kabiru, M. I. Unata, S. A. Hudu, B. Asiya, N. Abdurrazak, M. B. Nura & I. B. Aisha·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Background: Urogenital schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in communities with freshwater exposure. This study assessed the prevalence of microscopy-detected infection and related exposure characteristics among women in selected Local Government Areas of Sokoto State,...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4324
Rebeccah M. Ayako, Richard Nyachieo, Benjamin Mwongela, Gladys Korir, Kenneth Waititu, Thomas Adino, Priscilla Kimiti, Jillani Ngalla & Atunga Nyachieo·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Introduction: Malaria and leishmaniasis are important vector-borne parasitic infections in tropical and subtropical countries that often co-occur, yet their combined effects remain poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated the effects of sequential infection with L...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4323
Taka Sipowa Deffo Benoit Jean de Dieu, Atiokeng Tatang Rostand Joel, Youchaou Mobet, Donfack Jacqueline Cynthia, Kenfack Periane Irancine, Idriss Adam Ismaël, Ngouadjeu Dongho Eveline & Yondo Jeannette·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Intestinal parasitic infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Cameroon, where inadequate hygiene and sanitation conditions in tropical regions favour their transmission. They represent an important public health pro...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4322
Background: Microscopy and malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) are routinely used to identify Plasmodium infection. Locally generated paired-test data can help characterise agreement between diagnostic approaches in symptomatic hospital attendees. Objective: To estimate malari...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4321
Introduction: Concurrent infections with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Plasmodium spp. may affect parasite progression and host immune responses, but little is known about the timing of this interaction. Aim: This study therefore determined the kinetics of parasitaemia and s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4320
Climate change is altering the environmental conditions that constrain vectors, intermediate hosts and parasites, but the public-health consequences cannot be reduced to a simple expectation that warming will expand transmission. This critical narrative review evaluates how clima...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4319
Background and Aim: Urogenital schistosomiasis remains endemic in Nigeria, and adults with occupational, domestic and recreational freshwater contact may remain exposed. This study assessed the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection and its sociodemographic distribution...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4317
Aims: Persistent urinary schistosomiasis transmission depends on human exposure to freshwater, contamination of water bodies, and the presence of suitable snail intermediate hosts. This article focuses on four freshwater sites in Ekori, examining behavioural exposure, community k...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4318
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are an important public health issue affecting children in developing countries and are associated with significant morbidity and stunted growth and development. This study examined the current status of water, sanitation and hygiene (WA...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4316
Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections remain important public health problems in tropical communities where unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and occupational exposure to contaminated soil and freshwater occur. Farmers may be particularly vulnerable because of the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4315