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Renal Hydatid: Rare Site of Rare Disease

Archana N. Rijhsinghani · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2023

Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of a cestode Echinococcus granulosus. It manifests as hydatid cyst. Infection is transferred through the oral-fecal pathway by eggs of the parasite. Hydatid cyst can be made in liver, lung and rarely in heart, bre...

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A Survey of Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites and Haemoparasites of Tilapia zilli in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State

A. G. Benedict, M. I. Ikeh, V. O. Okonkwo, O. A. Okeke, B. J. Danjuma & C. O. Ishar · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2023

The survey was carried out to determine prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites and haemoparasites of Tilapia zilli in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. Fishes are good sources of quality proteins, but various diseases including helminth parasitic inf...

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Detection of B1 Gene in Toxoplasmosis using PCR among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Kaduna State Northwest Nigeria

I. U. Edward, G. Ibrahim, M. Kabiru, E. I. Ikeh, I. B. Shallangwa & D. S. Edward · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2023

Background: Acute infection of Toxoplasma gondii can be transmitted during pregnancy to the foetus vertically which may cause congenital complications like abortion, stillbirth, visual impairment, seizure, hearing impairment and other neurological disorders. Methodology: A total...

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Comparative Efficacy of Different Anthelmintics in Treatment of Swamp Buffalo Naturally Infected with Gastro-Intestinal Parasites

Md. Jannat Hossain, Md. Sodrul Islam & Md. Matiur Rahman · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

The present study aimed to evaluate the comparative therapeutic efficacy of different anthelmintics like albendazole, levamisole, the combination of tetramizole and oxyclosanide; levamisole and triclabendazole against gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in buffalo. A total of 100 buf...

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Test for Reducing Sugar Content of Cassava Waste (Peels) during Solid State Fermentation for Treated and Untreated Sample

Nwakoby Nnamdi Enoch, Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Oledibe Odira Johnson, Afam-Ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka & Mbaukwu Onyinye · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Cassava, which is rich in starch in the form of carbohydrate, has multiple uses. It is consumed in many processed forms, in the industry and also as livestock feed. In Nigeria, cassava production is well-developed as an organized agricultural crop. It has well-established multipl...

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Analysis of Starch Content of Cassava Waste (Peels) during Solid State Fermentation of Untreated and Treated Sample

Nwakoby Nnamdi Enoch, Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Ilechukwu Chijioke Cyril, Oledibe Odira Johnson, Afam-Ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka & Mbaukwu Onyinye · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Casava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the most important crop source of carbohydrate and its production is vital to the economy of Nigeria as a country. Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of the commodity. This research work was done to determine the utilization of casava was...

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Anthelminthic Activities of Drinkable Suspension of Alafia barteri’s Extracts on Heligmosomoides bakeri (Nematoda, Heligmosomatidae)

Yondo Jeannette, D. Gangueu Djape Clotilde, G. Mbogning Tayo, M. Ngangout Alidou, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Wabo Pone Josué & Mpoame Mbida · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Resistance of helminths parasites to synthetic medicine leaded the International community to look for news methods of controlling gastrointestinal helminths like the use of medicinal plants with anthelminthic properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate in situ the anthelmi...

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Effects of Azadirachta indica Seed Extract on Larvae and Adult Anopheles Mosquitoes in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

P. S. Lama, M. D. Olayinka, A. Ezekiel, J. D. C. Tongjura, R. J. Ombugadu & O. Akyengo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Over the years, the use of agrochemicals has been one of the reasons for resistance of mosquitoes to insecticides, a negative trend that has been on the increase. This study was carried out to determine the effect of Azadirachta indica (neem) seed extract on the larvae and adult...

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Systemic Evaluation of Anti-diabetics, Anti-Inflammatory and Secondary Metabolite Potentials of Aframomum melegueta [Roscoe] K.

A. O. Ajayi, O. T. Osuntokun, V. O. Olumekun, I. O. Omotuyi & A. Olonisakin · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

This research work helps to investigate systemic evaluation of anti-diabetics,, anti-Inflammatory and Secondary metabolite potential of stem, leaf-sheath, Fruit-pulp and seed Extracts of Aframomum melegueta. Diabetes mellitus is characterized as metabolic disorders which increase...

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Molecular Characterization of Onchocerca volvulus Infected Simulium damnosum and the Physicochemical Parameters Supporting the Fly Distribution along the Gamji Park Section of River Kaduna

Deborah M. Dibal, Dominic B. Maikaje, Yahaya A. Umar & Benjamin C. Onusiriuka · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

The blackfly (Simulium damnosum) found along fast flowing streams and river is the primary vector of Onchocerca volvulus, parasite in most parts of Africa including Nigeria that leads to irreversible blindness. This study aimed to evaluate the distribution and physicochemical par...

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Intestinal Helminthic Infection among Prison Inmates of a Maximum-security Prison in Southern Nigeria

Austin E. Abah, Helen Onoja & Judith. C Ihemekwelem · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Background: Infection caused by intestinal parasites thrives in an environment with poor sanitary and unhygienic practices, over-crowding, poor housing, and poverty. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of intestinal helminthic infections among inmates of Port...

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