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
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria represent a growing public health threat in Nigeria. This review maps the prevalence, distribution, and health system impact of bacterial MDR HAIs in Nigerian hospitals from 2017 to 2025. Following t...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1254
Introduction: An investigation of mosquito larval breeding habitats was carried out on the main campus of the University of Abuja, located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria, during the rainy season in August 2019. This study was designed to evaluate the occurrence a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1253
This study develops a unified empirical modeling framework to analyze malaria incidence in the Mpohor District of Ghana via monthly surveillance data from 2009–2014 (N = 45,080 cases). The study constructed City-specific, demographic, cumulative, and deviation-from-linearity mode...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1252
Blood parasites constitute a large group of pathogens that can affect the productivity and health of many animal species, including poultry. The objective of this study was to determine the seasonal prevalence of haemoparasites in chickens and guinea fowl reared in traditional fa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4251
A cross-sectional study was performed to assess the co-occurrence of urinary schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in school-aged children in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Urine and stool specimens were gathered from 513 children of school age and assessed using conventiona...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4250
Aims: The global incidence of leishmaniasis remains a significant public health challenge, especially in the African sub-Saharan region, including Sudan. This study was carried out to investigate the epidemiology of leishmaniasis in South Darfur State. Through examining the relat...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4248
Godwin Kenechukwu Nwajiugo, Rahmatallahi Ajike Aderounmu, Enobong Edoabasi Obong, Blessing Ometere Ayeni & Aishat Abolaji Giwa·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2025
Helminth infections remain a major cause of morbidity in low- and middle-income regions, despite decades of large-scale preventive chemotherapy programs. Current control strategies rely heavily on a limited number of anthelmintic drug classes: benzimidazoles, macrocyclic lactones...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4249
Schistosomiasis, an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma is prevalent amongst tropical and subtropical regions where access to safe water and sanitation is lacking. Praziquantel is the foremost treatment available but with restricted...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4247
Aim: Plasmodium falciparum Malaria and Hepatitis B virus infections have been a major public health challenge particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where both diseases are endemic. Malaria, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito, continues to be a major global health concern with...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4246