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Intestinal Helminth Parasites of Fishes of Orashi River, Ebocha Axis, Rivers State, Nigeria

J. Vincent, S. Obianime, B. Robert, H. O. Chukwu & C. C. Amuzie · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

This study was carried out to investigate the parasites of some freshwater fishes in Orashi River at Ebocha Axis, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), Rivers State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy-nine (179) fish specimens were examined, comprised of 14 different sp...

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Prevalence of Malaria Parasite among Children in Adazi-Enu, Anambra State, Nigeria

C. A. Imakwu, J. C. Ozougwu, I. Nwachukwu, O. P. Okeke & C. U. Uzochukwu · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Aim: Malaria caused by plasmodium parasites is a life threatening disease that are transferred to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite among children in Adazienu, Anaocha Local...

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Cryptosporidium parvum Co-infection in Respect to CD4+ T-Lymphocyte Count of HIV/AIDS Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy at Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital Maiduguri, Nigeria

U. M. Askira, M. Y. Iliyasu, I. M. Tom, A. Al-hassan, S. Y. Dogonjeji, S. M. Panda & A. B. Samaila · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Cryptosporidium parvum is a leading cause of diarrhoea among immunocompromised individuals, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. This study determined the Co-infection of Cryptosporidium parvum in respect to their CD4+ T-Lymphocyte count of HIV/AIDS Patients Receiving Antiretro...

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria

J. C. Ozougwu, C. A. Imakwu, I. Nwachukwu, O. P. Okeke & C. U. Uzochukwu · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Aim: Given that comprehensive record of a disease in a town will help in disease prevention and control, the prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis among school children in Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria was investigated in this present study. Method: A total of 150 terminal uri...

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Urbanorum spp. in Municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba - SP, Brazil: Determination of the Epidemiological Profile

Hilary Rodrigues Bonito & Matheus Diniz Gonçalves Coelho · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Aim: The present study aims to define the epidemiological profile of Urbanorum spp. in cities of the Vale do Paraíba metropolitan region. Materials and Methods: 2777 coproparasitological results were obtained using the technique based on the Hoffman, Pons & Janner protocol, i...

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Effect of Cymbopogoncitratus (Lemon Grass) Extract and Diminazene Aceturate (Berenil) on Trypanosoma brucei brucei In vivo

P. O. Rume, T. M. Preye, B. C. Iwuoha, J. J. Okeke & J. A. Wahedi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

The effect of Cymbopogoncitratus (lemon grass) extract and berenil was investigated on albino rats, infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei in the Laboratory. A total of thirty five (35) rats were used, 8 - 10 weeks old weighing between 120 to 180grams were allowed to acclimatize...

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Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoan Parasitic Infection among Attending Patients to King Salman General Hospital in Hail City, Saudi Arabia: A 3-years Retrospective Study

Talal Alharazi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Objective: A retrospective study was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoans detected during routine stool examinations between 2018 and 2021 in King Salman general hospitals in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Obtaining data from logbooks and reports was done...

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among students of Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi Nasarawa State Nigeria

J. C. Ndubuisi, Mohammed Aisha, Chijioke, I. Ugboaja & C. D. Ubani · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Hepatitis is a major viral infectious agent of public health importance. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus among students of the Faculty of Applied and Natural Sciences, Nasarawa State University. The study involved 200 participants random...

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Assessment of the Relationship between Malaria and Musculoskeletal Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study in Owerri, Imo State

Chigbo Udoka Nkenna & Ajero Medo Chigbo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Malaria presenting with musculoskeletal pain has been a public health concern. This study was carried out to assess the relationship between malaria and musculoskeletal pain (MSP) on patients attending a private hospital in Owerri, Imo State between January and October 2017. The...

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Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albicans Infections among Women of Reproductive Age in Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria

A. E. Onyido, J. U. Anumba, C. B. Chukwubude, K. C. Irikannu, P. U. Umeanaeto & C. C. Umenzekwe · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Background: Co-infection of T. vaginalis and C. albicans continues to present major health, social and economic problems in Nigeria. Aim: A study to determine the prevalence and co-infection of T. vaginalis and C. albicans infections among women of reproductive age in Ihiala, Ana...

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