Geohelminths are parasites that are primarily transmitted through soil contaminated with human faeces, food, or water, as they exhibit direct life cycles that do not necessitate intermediate hosts or vectors. They thrive predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions, where fa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2269
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