Despite years of mass drug administration to inhabitants of Awgu in Enugu State Nigeria, onchocerciasisi has persisted. Evidently the persistence of onchocerciasis is linked to environmental drivers of recrudescence, occupation and anthropogenic activities. There were 0% prevalen...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2270
E. G. Nnelife, C. A. Imakwu, C. S. Ebere, O. A. Okeke, C. U. Uzochukwu, I. E. Obiefule, E. O. Ogbuefi, A. U. Ubaka, O. C. Chiamah & I. C. Ginikanwa·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Aim: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) pose a significant public health concern, especially for pregnant women, as they can lead to serious complications such as anemia, malnutrition, and adverse fetal outcomes. This study investigates the prevalence of IPIs among pregnant w...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2268
The study to assess the presence and types of pathogenic organisms carried by Synanthropic flies collected from selected refuse dump sites in Awka metropolis employed a cross-sectional ecological survey in Awka and surrounding areas from May 2024 to March 2025. This study assesse...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2267
Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Christopher Chike (A.) Okereke, Sampson Margret, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Chidinma (O.) Akanazu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Stanley Samuel Mboi, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Uchechukwu (M.) Chukwuocha & Uzochukwu (G.) Ekeleme·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in various communities in Nigeria, contributing to morbidity and mortality. This research investigated schistosomiasis in vulnerable populations among school-children aged 5-16 years in shoreline communities, Rivers State. Using a c...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1266
Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a severe disease with high morbidity and mortality in tropical regions. Current treatments are limited, highlighting the need for alternatives like vaccine development and adjunct therapy, where plant-derived adjuvants like Carissa edul...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1265
Background: Schistosomiasis remains a significant public health burden in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities with limited access to potable water. Despite global efforts to control morbidity, Nigeria continues to bear the highest burden of the disease in Africa, with mill...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1264
Waterborne diseases remain a major contributor to illness and death in many developing countries, largely due to limited access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. This community based investigation assessed household water sources and the prevalence of water-related...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1263
Background: Most studies on the burden of intestinal parasitic infections have largely been focused on the perceived vulnerable populations, such as rural community dwellers, children, and pregnant women. This perspective, however, tends to overlook the migration flux between urb...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1262
This study examined the relationship between waste disposal and the incidences of malaria and diarrhoea in the Port Harcourt Local Government Area in Rivers State. A cross-sectional descriptive design was embraced, and 420 respondents were chosen in four communities (Port Harcour...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1261
Ibrahim Lawal, Zarah Tijjani Zubairu, Armayau Abdulaziz, Abdullahi Ibrahim Dalhatu, Maryam Hussaini, Aminu Yusuf Fardami & Ignatius Mzungu·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Introduction: Malaria and typhoid fever remain a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among pregnant women where infection may lead to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Aim: This study assessed the prevalence of malaria, typhoid fever, and their co-i...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1260
Ugo Uwadiako ENEBELI, Eziyi Iche KALU, Agwu Nkwa AMADI, Faith Adamma KALU, Perfection Chinyere IGWE, Justin Junior KALU & Beauty Olamma KALU·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, malaria, and Zika, impose a staggering global burden, with over 700,000 annual deaths and escalating insecticide resistance undermining traditional vector controls. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of novel vector contr...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1259
Soil-transmitted helminths pose significant public health threats, particularly in agricultural communities with poor sanitation. This cross-sectional study assessed soil contamination and public health risk among farmers and residents in Tombia, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. One hundr...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1258
Sand flies pose a significant public health concern in Nigeria because certain species transmit cutaneous leishmaniasis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the disease in selected areas across three senatorial zones of Imo State Owerri (Egbu), Okigwe (Umuasonye Obowo...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1257
Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections among schoolchildren in Mashi local government Area (LGA), Katsina state, Nigeria. Study Design: The research design was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving one...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1256
Amina Umar Yuguda, Mahmud Yerima Iliyasu, Muhammad Umar Yuguda, Adamu Babayo Samaila, Sam Mao Panda & Jacob Philimon·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Fascioliasis, caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, is a zoonotic parasitic disease with profound economic and public health impacts. Traditional morphological identification of Fasciola spp. is limited in distinguishing closely related species and hybrids, necessit...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1255