Nigerian Journal of Parasitology
Journal / Nigerian Journal of Parasitology / Vol. 42 No. 2 (2021) / Articles

Published: 2021-10-15

Soil-Transmitted Helminths: Parasite load and viability amidst mass drug administration in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

D.A. Oyebamiji, A.A. Hassan

186-193

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.1

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Alcohol overuse increases susceptibility to malaria and its complications: a pilot study

J.C. Ndefo, I.U. Okagu, C.O. Agbowo, L.N. Eneje, P.C. Nnorom

194-205

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.2

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Detection of Genetic markers associated with Plasmodium falciparum drug resistance among malaria patients in Kaduna State, Nigeria

G.Y. Benjamin, H.I. Inabo, M.H.I. Doko, B.O. Olayinka

206-213

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.3

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Xenomonitoring of trypanosome infectivity in Tse tse flies from Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State Nigeria

S.A. Mohammed, I.K. Auta, S.U. Adamu, N.J. Dadi-Mamud, B.A. Kugu

213-219

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.4

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Is Plasmodium vivax becoming more prevalent in parts of Nigeria? A molecular evaluation of the parasite from persons living in Ishielu, South-East Nigeria

F.N. Okoh , O.N. Akoma , I.M. Ezeonu , E.O. Iwuagwu

220-227

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.5

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Survey of Tick Infestations on Pet Dogs in Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State

B.E. Wama, J. Jonathan, L.C. Garba , J.A. Njilmah, I.O. Aguzie

228-233

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.6

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Intestinal Parasitoses and CD4 Levels among HIV/AIDS Patients Attending a Health Facility in Akpabuyo, Nigeria

I.B. Otu-Bassey, G.O. Eyo, I.M. Okafor, M.F. Useh

234-241

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.7

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Investigation of the sequence profile of the Plasmodium falciparum 18SrRNA diagnostic target in isolates from naturally infected children with uncomplicated malaria

S.I. Oyedeji , I.M. Odoh, A.O. Ojerinde , H.O. Awobode

242-250

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.8

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Evaluation of malaria parasites in relation to Blood Groups among participants attending tertiary health facility, Sokoto State, Nigeria

S.Y. Lema , K. Abdullahi , M.A. Yahaya , J. Ibrahim , J. Suleiman , M. Hashimu

251-257

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.9

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Malaria and Intestinal Helminth Co-infection among Pregnant Women Attending Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

G. Chessed, G.O. Ibeh, A.M. Daskum, J.M. Manu

258-266

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.10

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Evaluation of onchocerciasis using seroprevalence in some ivermectin treated Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria

S.M. Benjamin, Y.A.. Umar, D.M. Dibal, P.A. Vantsawa, O.C. Monday-Chukwu

267-274

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.11

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Prevalence of Helminths Parasites among Dogs and Risk Factors of Zoonotic Infections by Dog Owners in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

A.N.C. Amadi, P.I. Obeten , B.C. Chukwuemeka

275-286

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.12

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Risk Factors that contributes to Hookworm Infection among Primary School Pupils in Some Communities of Kaduna State, Nigeria

T.Z. Hosea , J.B. Ameh , M. Aminu, S.A Ado , D.D. Garba

287-293

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.13

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Prevalence of Eimeria infection and risk factors associated with domestic chickens raised in Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria

E.S. Okwuonu, C.M. Eneh, E.N. Elijah, F.N. Nnaji, F.A. Andong, C.P. Ani, C.O.. Nwosu

294-301

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.14

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The effect of physico chemical parameter on the distribution of fresh water snails in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

R.O. Urude, G. A Amuga, R.J. Ombugado, W.A., Oyibo , J.O. Nebe

302-310

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.15

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The efficacy of methanolic root bark extract of Khaya senegalensis against Plasmodium Berghei in laboratory white albino mice

K.I. Auta, S. Tirzah, T.F. Ikpa, A.I. Isaac

311-315

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.16

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Combined effects of heavy metals and parasite infections on the haematological and biochemical profiles of wild rats from Awotan Municipal Dumpsite in Ibadan City

S.A. Adeyemo, J.K 1Ogundayomi, O.A. Morenikeji

316-325

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.17

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Efficacy of Levamisole, Piperazine and their Combination in the Control of Gastrointestinal Worms in Guinea Fowl

E. Amemor, R.E. Nyarku, P. Cudjoe, T. Opoku-Agyemang, W. Tasiame, B.O. Emikpe

326-331

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10.4314/njpar.v42i2.18

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Evaluation of falciparum parasitemia and urogenital schistosomiasis co-infection on haemoglobin and nutritional status of children and adolescents in riverine communities of southern Taraba State, Nigeria.

R.S. Houmsou, B.E. Wama, H. Agere, J.A. Uniga, T.J. Jerry, P. Azuaga, E.U. Amuta, S.L. Kela

332-346

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.19

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Evaluation of Falciparum Parasitaemia and Associated Inflammatory Cytokines Among Some Malaria-Vulnerable Subjects in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

G.N. Wokem, F.B. Dimkpa, O. Azuonwu

347-359

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.20

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The efficacy of a single oral dose of albendazole against soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Ogun State, Nigeria

S.O. Sam-Wobo, Amadou D. Garba, J. Vlaminck, B. Levecke , O.N. Adekunle, O.A. Surakat

360-365

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.21

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Possible impact of Urbanization on the breeding of Blackfly Vector and transmission of Onchocerciasis in some parts of Nigeria

B.E.B. Nwoke, C. Ikpeama, H.B. Mafuyai

366-373

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.22

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Sero-prevalence of Human Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis in Low-Endemic communities of Ogun State, Nigeria

D. Adepoju, S.O. Sam-Wobo, O.A. Surakat, W.R. Ajayi , N.O. Adekunle , O.C. Amoke, E. Davies

374-382

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.23

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Haemoparasites in Cattle at Gbele Reserve, Upper West Region, Ghana

P.W. Maabier, R.D. Folitse, J. Atawalna, R.E. Nyarku, E. Cudjoe Allegye, B.O. Emikpe

383-388

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.24

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Status of Lymphatic Filariasis in Security Challenged Areas of Borno State, Nigeria

E. Davies, C. Anyaike, N. Akpan, Y. A. Saka, A. Suleiman, O.S. Ogunsaya, I.L. George, H. Abubakar, C.B. Gowok, H. Tijani, M. Abduljeleel, H. Bello, O.N. Adekunle, S.O. Sam-Wobo

389-393

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.25

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Urinary Schistosomiasis and Primary Evidence of Female Genital Schistosomiasis among Pupils in Nsugbe Community, Anambra State, Nigeria

O.B. Aribodor, C.E. Okaka, S.O. Sam-Wobo, B.C. Okpala, D.N. Aribodor, E.M. Obikwelu

394-402

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.26

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Evaluation of Hepatitis-B and Its Markers Among Some Attendees of Two Health Facilities In Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

M.A. Erasmus, G.N. Wokem

403-410

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.27

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Antiplasmodial Activity of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Daniella oliveri in Albino Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei Nk 65

K.B. Dikwa, D.M.. Dibal , M. Muazu , G. Obaje

411-421

DOI:

10.4314/njpar.v42i2.28

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