The control of schistosomiasis in Nigeria is mainly by mass treatment with praziquantel through the school system, an absence any provision for pre-school children. We therefore determined prevalence and intensity urinary children between ages 1-6 years Ilewo-Orile a rural endemic community, near Abeokuta, as part providing information on neglected tropical diseases among this age group. Two urine samples were collected from each child. tested microhaematuria using reagent strips then...

Anaemia in pregnancy is a common problem most developing countries and major cause of morbidity mortality especially malaria endemic areas. In pregnancy, anaemia has significant impact on the health foetus as well that mother. 20% maternal deaths Africa have been attributed to anaemia.This study was therefore carried out determine prevalence among pregnant women receiving antenatal care two hospitals traditional birth home order obtain broader data. Pregnant were enrolled at their first...

Schistosomiasis prevalence data for Nigeria were extracted from peer-reviewed journals and reports, geo-referenced collated in a nationwide geographical information system database the generation of point maps. This exercise revealed that disease is endemic 35 country's 36 states, including federal capital territory Abuja, found 462 unique locations out 833 different survey locations. Schistosoma haematobium, predominant species Nigeria, was 368 (79.8%) covering 31 S. mansoni 78 (16.7%) 22...

The acceleration of the control soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Nigeria, emphasizing preventive chemotherapy, has become imperative light global fight against neglected tropical diseases. Predictive risk maps are an important tool to guide and support activities.STH infection prevalence data were obtained from surveys carried out 2011 using standard protocols. Data geo-referenced collated a nationwide, geographic information system database. Bayesian geostatistical models with...

The effect of different nitrogen sources in the diets offered to caged African giant land snail, Archachatina marginata, was investigated a six months experiment. Four experimental I, II, III and IV containing soybean, fishmeal, poultry dropping urea as only source, respectively were formulated. Diet V (Pawpaw leaves) served control. Growth parameters (weight gain, feed intake, shell length gain circumference gain), hemolymph flesh minerals proximate composition snails determined. Snails fed...

We determined the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in preschool children below age 5 years three settlements around Oyan Reservoir Ogun State, Nigeria. Of 209 screened, 150 (71.8%) had an infection, with no significant difference between males and females; 42.9% infants were infected. Both intensity infection increased significantly (P < 0.005). Most (62.7%) infections light (<50 eggs/10 ml urine). A 17.7 percentage visible haematuria, which Focus group discussions (FGDs) adult men...

Background A study of the helminth infection status primary-school children and hygiene condition schools in Ikenne Local Government Area Ogun State, Nigeria was undertaken between November 2004 February 2005 to help guide development a school-based health programme. Methods Findings Three primary were randomly selected: two government-owned (one urban other rural) one private school. No rural existed survey. total 257 schoolchildren aged 4–15 y, whom 146 (56.8%) boys 111 (43.2%) girls, took...

The larval habitats of mosquitoes were investigated in Abeokuta, Nigeria order to determine the breeding sites existing mosquito fauna and its possible public health implications on residents City. sampled between August 2005 July 2006 using plastic dippers a pipette. grouped as ground pools/ponds, gutters/open drains, tyres, domestic containers treeholes/ leaf axils. Ten species encountered five namely Mansonia africana, M. uniformis, Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, Ae. albopictus,...

The control of urinary schistosomiasis in Ogun State, Nigeria remains inert due to lack reliable data on the geographical distribution disease and population at risk. To help developing a programme, delineating areas risk, information system remotely sensed environmental images were used developed predictive risk maps probability occurrence quantify for infection Nigeria. Infection derived from carefully validated morbidity questionnaires among primary school children 2001–2002, which asked...

Background Ascariasis, Trichuriasis and Hookworm infections poses a considerable public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, sound understanding of their spatial distribution facilitates to better target control interventions. This study, therefore, assessed the prevalence trio, mapped 20 administrative regions Ogun State, Nigeria. Methods Parasitological surveys were carried out 1,499 households across 33 spatially selected communities. Fresh stool samples collected from 1,027 consenting...

Studies on biting behaviours and infectivity status of insect vectors are pre-requisites in understanding the epidemiology vector- borne diseases planning effective control measures. A longitudinal study was carried out to investigate transmission index Simulium damnosum complex species along Osun River, South Western Nigeria. Adult flies were collected human attractants from 07:00 18:00 hours for two consecutive days February 2008 June 2009 at three communities: Eleja, Ogbere Budepo. The...

Abstract A survey of 612 black rats, Rattus rattus (282 males and 330 females), for infections with helminth parasites was carried out in Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria. Three hundred ninety six (64.7%) were infected one or more seven species helminths comprising three cestodes ( Hymenolepis diminuta, Taenia taeniaeformis (cyst) Raillietina sp.) nematodes Mastophorus muris, Trichuris muris Syphacia acanthocephalan Moniliformis moniliformis ). Although the prevalence infection (76.6%) than...

In most endemic sub-Saharan African countries, repeated infections with soil-transmitted helminth (STH) occur as early six weeks after the end of mass drug administration (MDA) albendazole. this study, we designed a new health educational board game Worms and Ladders evaluated its potential to complement MDA albendazole reduce reinfection rates through promotion good hygiene practices among school-aged children. The evaluation employed randomized control trial (RCT) design. Baseline...

Pregnant women were enrolled from two hospitals and a Traditional Birth Home (TBH) in Abeokuta, Nigeria monitored monthly for malaria parasites the first antenatal visit until delivery. A total of 466 pregnant recruited study. The prevalence was 57.4%, higher among TBH. first, second third trimesters pregnancy 37.5%, 47.3% 47.5% respectively. At time 35.6% already parasitaemic, with high frequency observed primigravids. recorded ninth month (35.7%) not statistically different that at...

A longitudinal survey was carried out to assess prevalence of malaria infection among attendees a traditional birth home (TBH) in the metropolis Abeokuta, Nigeria. Malaria 62.4%, and various degrees anaemia were recorded 80.3% pregnant women. Patronage by teenagers 10.8%, with all them anaemic 73.9% infected malarial parasites. Knowledge transmission prevention generally poor, emphasis placed on exposure direct rays heat from sun. Avoidance sun's therefore considered be an effective...

The control of schistosomiasis has been hampered by lack baseline data to demarcate communities at risk for treatment in Ogun State. This study was therefore aimed implementing a rapid and valid epidemiological assessment Urinary Schistosomiasis this state, help prioritised areas treatment. Questionnaires were developed, pre-tested delivered head teachers 1,310 state-owned primary schools, with the assistance Local Government Primary Schools Education Authority (LGEA) respectively. Class...

Norovirus (NoV) has captured increasing attention as an agent of childhood diarrhea, but its incidence in developing countries such Nigeria been underreported. This study was conducted to investigate the role NoVs sporadic cases acute diarrhea among hospitalized children. One hundred and eighty-eight (188) specimens comprising 161 diarrheic 27 non-diarrheic stools were randomly selected from 668 previously screened for rotaviruses. These collected children under 5 years age who between...

Mosquito species were sampled to determine the mosquito composition and abundance in rice field plantation communities Ogun State Nigeria. Mosquitoes caught once weekly from four selected houses each of two by means CDC light traps. A total 47,501 mosquitoes representing fifteen which community accounted for 63.8% catch. Mansonia africana constituted most important biting 62.1% 39.1% communities, respectively. Other decreasing order M. uniformis, Anopheles gambiae, Coquilletidia...

Utilization, efficacy, perception, and acceptability of rectal artesunates for treatment malaria were assessed in 264 children below 5 years attending two tertiary health facilities Abeokuta, Nigeria. The systematically selected 136 from State Hospital Ijaye 128 Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba. Body weights vital statistics the measured; blood samples collected before 24 h after administration (Plasmotrim-50/200 mg Artesunate) to evaluate efficacy suppository. first dose artesunate...

Epidemiological studies were carried out to assess the prevalence and community microfilarial load (CMFL) of onchocerciasis after repeated annual treatment with ivermectin along Ogun river System, southwest Nigeria.Skin snips taken from consented participants in 11 selected communities River system. The was estimated.The CMFL varied significantly (p <0.05). ranged 19.1 45.6%, while 0.11 1.03 microfilariae per skin snip. recorded <5 snip, i.e. recognized by WHO as threshold value certifying...

We redesigned the Schisto and Ladders health educational board game evaluated its potential to encourage compliance school-based mass drug administration with praziquantel.Two hundred seventy-five children from six schools who rejected praziquantel treatment were divided into intervention control groups. Before intervention, preassessment interviews conducted on their knowledge about schistosomiasis. The version 2 as an Snakes a control, played for 6 mo. Postassessment interviews, including...