Hadiza Mudi, Iliyasu Mahmud Yerima, Samaila Adamu Babayo, Panda Sam Mao, Obishakin Emmanuel Feyi, Shuaibu Hafsat Jagab & Olaolu Olushola Samuel·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Background: This study was conducted to molecularly characterize Anaplasma species isolated from cattle slaughtered at the Bauchi central abattoir. Bovine anaplasmosis is a disease of cattle caused by Anaplasma haemoparasite. It has significant effects on the animal’s health but...
Cyril A. Imakwu, Uchenna A. Ubaka, Jennifer O. Okoye, Chibumma I. Nzeukwu, Obiageli A. Okeke, Mediatrix A. Idigo, Ifeanyi E. Obiefule & Chukwuebuka U. Uzochukwu·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
Aim: This study assessed thelarvicidal ability of the ethanolic leaf extracts of Neem (Azadirachta indica)medicinal plants against Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. Study Design: The study was a random survey design: Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Nnamdi A...
Paragonimiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the zoonotic trematode Paragonimus spp., which is spread by eating uncooked or improperly prepared crabs. The parasite is endemic to Southeast Asia and Pacific regions. This disease is characterized by a broad spectru...
Maintaining good microbiological quality of ready-to-eat foods is an essential element in ensuring the protection of the public from food-borne diseases that can be transmitted via contamination of these foods. This study was thus focused on assessing the microbiological quality...
Chiobi Chinonyerem Blessed-Nwankwo, Izunna Somadina Okwelogu, Akulue J.C, Iwueze Miriam Okwudili, Ahanonu Gloria Ezinwanne & Nwankwo, B. C.·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2024
A study on the prevalence of malaria among Pupils in Awka Metropolis, Awka South Local Government, Anambra State, Nigeria was carried out in 2021. The study specifically examined the prevalence of malaria infection in relation to gender, age, class and body mass index among prima...
Asad Nadeem Pasha, Umar Imtiaz, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Hassan Arif, Rao Saad Rehman, Sabeen Muntaha, Ahsan Amin & Aqib Riaz·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Gene transfer across species is often linked to bacteria, which have developed a lot of approaches to promote horizontal DNA exchange. But whole-genome sequencing has shown that fungal species exchange DNA as well, resulting in interwoven lineages, unclear species boundaries, or...
Background: The analyses of the recurrence of opportunistic gastrointestinal parasitic infections is crucial for the effective management of HIV infection in sub-Saharan African countries where intestinal parasites are very common. More and recent information on the interested fi...
Lymphatic filariasis was earmarked for elimination by the year 2020 through the Global programme for the Elimination of Lymphatic filariasis (GPELF). Mas Medicine Administration (MMA) with albendazole and ivermectine went on in Suru LGA for over six years. This study is necessary...
Bright Darko Amoah, Emmanuel Effah-Yeboah, Christopher Mfum Owusu-Asenso, Evans Aduhene, Albert Mensah, Gabriel Bright Dzotefe, Bright Churchill Obeng, Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Grace Danquah Arhin, Clement Asante & Lydia Darko·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Introduction: Intestinal parasite infections pose a significant public health concern in many developing countries, including Ghana. Inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene practices contribute to the transmission of these parasites, with contaminated food being a common route of...
Aim: To assess the factors affecting the validity of histidine-rich protein II (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kit for diagnosis of malaria in Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. Study Design: Quantitative methods using both structured questionnaires and se...
Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Adaugo Mary Obiomalemoha, Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka, Festus Chizoba Eze, Olanrewaju Abosede Mgboji, Obiageli Anthonia Okeke, Esther Nkechi Elijah, Abel M.C. Isirue, Funmilayo Faith Hinmikaiye, Patra Chisom Ezeamii & Chinwike Emmanuel Nnanna·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aim: This study evaluated the prevalence of malaria parasites in children aged 1-15 years at Bishop Shanahan Hospital in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a random survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Bishop Shanahan Hos...
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of intestinal parasites in presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients attending clinics at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: The stud...
In recent times, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with the field of parasitology has catalyzed a revolutionary shift in the approach to diagnosing, treating, and understanding parasitic infections. The amalgamation of advanced computation...
N. M. Okafor, D. N. Aribodor, C. C. Ekezie, G. E. Ahanonu, N. P. Okafor, C. A. Ihemanma & S. O. Obiefoka·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Umunze, headquarters of O...
Layla O. Elmajdoub, Kholoud A. Emshiheet, Fatma M. Abushiba, Sara E. Elzwawy, Mabrooka M. Abusahal & Rowida S. Alagme·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aims: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and morphological features of Hysterothylacium species from different infected organs in lizardfish in Misurata, Libya. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Misurata University, Misurata, Libya, between J...