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Geophagy as a Risk Factor for Geohelminth Infections among Women in Enugwu Agidi Community: Anambra State, Nigeria

Ogbodo, F.C., Ngenegbo, U.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Ikpeze, O.O., Onyido, A.E., Iwueze M. O & Obijiofor, E.C. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of soil- transmitted helminthes and geophagy as a behavioural risk factor among women in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design:  A community based cross sectional study, discrip...

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An Analysis of the Role of Fomite (Toilet Door Handle) in the Transmission of Parasitic Diseases: Case Study of Prof. Basil’s Boys Hostel in Unizik, Awka, Nigeria

Chukwudike, Chigozie Onyeka, Onukogu, C.C, Chikwendu .I.J & Udeozo, F.N. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

The study investigated the level of “Parasitic Contamination of Toilet Door Handles in Prof. Basil’s Boys Hostel, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State”. This was carried out using a parasitological survey, parasitological examination standard methods of sedimentation an...

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Risk Factors Towards Urogenital Schistosomiasis among School-Age Children in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ude E.A, Oparaocha E.T., Akinwale O.P., Udigwe I.B, Izunwa A.M., Okoye E.P & Nzeukwu C.I. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aims: The aim was to Assess the level of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Risk Factors Towards Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among School-age Children in Anambra State. Study Design: This study was designed as a community based cross-sectional study conducted in three rural public...

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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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