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Comparative Evaluation of Routes of Administration and Efficacy of Monovalent and Bivalent Filarial Vaccine Candidates; BmALT-2 and WbGST

Mohini Nakhale, Ravi Shankar Yadav, Udaikumar Padigel, Kalyan Goswami & Satish Kumar · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aims: To evaluate immunoprophylactic adequacy of monovalent and bivalent filarial vaccine candidates; BmALT-2 and WbGST through different routes of immunization viz., intramuscular (i.m.), intraperitoneal (i.p.) or subcutaneous (s.c.) way. Study Design:  In vivo and in vitro expe...

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Prevalence of Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Species) on Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) in Three Locations in University of Calabar, Nigeria

Daniel Offiong Etim, Eleng, Ituna Emini, Bassey, Rosemary Anietie & Igwe, Chidimma Blessing · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aim: A comprehensive survey of root-knot nematodes was conducted in three locations (Unical farm, Biological Science and Botanical Garden) between June, 2018 to August, 2018 to determine the intensity of Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne hapla on the three locations of Univer...

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Drug Recovery: Effect of Astemizole - Methylene Blue Combination Therapy against Plasmodium Strains in vitro

Joyce Nyirongo, Lucy Kamau, Jemimah Simbauni, Victor Mwangi, Esther Kagasi, Faith Onditi & Hastings Ozwara · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Plasmodium species are protozoa from the Apicomplexa phylum which cause malaria. In the tropics and sub-tropics, approximately 3.3 billion people are threatened by this disease. Artemisinin Combination Therapy, has been reported to have a possible emergence of resistance. Therefo...

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Malaria Knowledge, Practices, Prevalence and Parasitaemia among Pregnant Women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. A. Imakwu, J. C. Ozougwu, J. E. Eyo, O. P. Okeke, G. U. Amana, S. C. Eziuzor, J. E. Ekeleme & M. I. Aniekwe · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aim: Malaria knowledge, practices, prevalence and parasitaemia among pregnant women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was assessed in this present study. Methodology: The study was carried out from April 2011 to March 2012 from two purposively selected hospitals in Ebonyi State, Nigeria....

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Molluscs Intermediate Hosts of Distomes in Some Natural Cattle Water Points in Ngaoundere

Chahdini Gbambie Abass, Mamoudou Abdoulmoumini, Yamssi Cedric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Moundou Aicha, Abah Samuel, Ndjonka Dieudonné & Mpoame Mbida · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Background: Freshwater gastropod molluscs act as indispensable intermediate hosts in the life cycle of many species of distomes of medical and veterinary interest. The aim of this study was to carry out an inventory of molluscs in natural cattle water points and show their contam...

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Impact of Environmental Factors on Anopheline Larval Density

Ngozi Edith Onyemaechi, Yoila David Malann, Bernard-Malau Matur & Suleiman C. Hassan · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aim: This study aim is to determine the impact of environmental factors on mosquito larval density breeding within Lugbe and Gosa communities. Study Design: Anopheline mosquito larval breeding sites were identified and characterized in both dry and wet seasons. Samplings were don...

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Underlying Challenges in the Path of Malaria Elimination: From India Perspective

Prabal Kumar Chourasia, Anand Verma, Prachi Pundir, Nikhil Shukla & Mehul Kumar Chourasia · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

India has shown its determination to achieve malaria elimination by 2030. However, several challenges, which might be potential roadblocks for malaria elimination goal. Among many, few are unreliability on existing reporting system; suitable surveillance methods; presence of asym...

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Impact of Population Services International (PSI) Insecticide-treated Net (ITNs) Distribution on Malaria Prevalence in Pregnancy: A Case of Kimilili-Bungoma Sub-County, Kenya

Mukhwana Dennis Wafula · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Insecticide-treated net (ITN) use is one of the most promising tools which have been shown to reduce the number of mosquito bites. Pregnant women and children less than five years have been specifically designated as high-risk groups, therefore need to be protected by effective p...

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Coccidia Infection among Desi and Broiler Chickens in Gombe Metropolis, Gombe State, Nigeria

A. Jemimah, T. I. James, E. Abba, A. Rejoice & Y. Lamogo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of chicken coccidiosis within Gombe metropolis, Gombe State, Nigeria. Study Design: Faecal samples were collected from a total of 100 desi and broiler chickens randomly and examined for the pr...

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Expression of TAg 5 in Relation to Presence of Trypanosome Parasites in Tsetse Flies Captured Kagarko LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Adamu Shehu Usman, Auta Ishaya Kato & Mohammed Sanni Aliyu · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Tsetse antigen 5 has an accession number of AF259957 and full length transcript of 926 bpconcealed by its complementary DNA without the poly (A) tail. It forms constituent of Tsetse saliva and is therefore injected into the mammalian host during Tsetse feeding and is also known t...

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Prevalence and Density of Malaria Parasites in Asymptomatic Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

I. A. Simon-Oke & D. Oladipo-King · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aim: Malaria is a complex disease that varies widely in epidemiology and clinical manifestation in different parts of the world. The research was carried out to evaluate the prevalence and intensity of malaria parasitaemia in asymptomatic students of the Federal university of Tec...

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Impacts of Climate Change Scenarios on Fasciola gigantica Risk in Semi-arid West Africa: A Case Study of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Isah Hamisu, Heiko Balzter & Jörg Kaduk · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

Aims: Fascioliasis is a parasitic and zoonotic liver disease that reduces the health and productivity of infected cattle and sheep. In recent years, an observed increase in the prevalence of the disease in Western Africa has been attributed to the changes in regional climatic con...

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Management of Root-knot Disease in Okra with Poultry Manure and Leaf Extracts of Senna alata

Idorenyin Asukwo Udo, Aniefiok Effiong Uko & Daniel Offiong Etim · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

This research was conducted with the aim of evaluating the nematicidal effect of aqueous leaf extracts of Senna alata, and poultry manure against Meloidogyne incognita on okra (cv. Clemson spineless). The concentration of S. alata leaf extract (0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 0.80 g/ml) and a...

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Antiprotozoal Effects of Aloe vera Leaves Extract against Experimentally Induced Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens

M. Musa Isah, S. Gide, A. Haruna & G. Anas · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2020

The anti-coccidian properties of Aloe vera were investigated and its therapeutic effect was compared with that of conventional drugs (amprolium powder) on broiler chickens. The broiler was divided into four groups of 15 birds each. Group A served as control and were not infected...

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