<title>Abstract</title> Background Malaria remains a significant public health concern, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in resource-limited settings. A study conducted Nkanu West Local Government Area between March and June 2023 investigated malaria prevalence associated anaemia children (6–10 years) pregnant women attending local hospital. Methods The methodological approach, utilizing both microscopy RDTs, provided robust assessment of prevalence. Microscopic analysis...

Background:A cross-sectional study of primary school children was conducted to evaluate and compare the performance some rapid screening methods in detection Schistosoma haematobium infection Nigeria Cement Factory (NigerCem) Nike Lake areas Southeastern Nigeria.Methods:Urine samples were examined for macro-haematuria tested micro-haematuria proteinuria using reagent strips followed by egg microscopy. Self-reported haematuria assessed simple questionnaire. The performances these diagnoses...

We evaluated the utility of DNA barcodes for identifying Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) infesting sweet oranges in Nigeria. Approximately 658 bp mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) was amplified, sequenced, and analyzed 32 adult samples, eight from each four geopolitical zones All samples had identical sequences except two, both which showed a transition "G" to "A" at position 433 bp. specimens Nigeria 100% similarity with T. Barcode Life Database (BOLD) Kenya South...

Abstract Knowledge of trematode infections in Biomphalaria pfeifferi from south-eastern Nigeria is scarce, due to the absence Schistosoma mansoni infection region. Therefore, present study sought describe B. River Uzuru Cement Factory area, Nkalagu, Nigeria. Four hundred and sixty snails were checked for infections, mice exposed cercariae shed snails. Adult worms harvested 13 weeks post-infection, while sections liver spleen examined. Primary school children living area screened S. assessed...

The livers of slaughtered cattle were examined by visualization, palpation and incision. Macroscopically, some the infected appeared to be slightly swollen with pale color at round edges, while greatly swollen, a few small irregular whitish areas indicating fibrosis over parietal surface. In cases, capsule was thick rough or reddish discoloration parenchyma hard due fibrous tissue. Fibrosis bile ducts numerous large patches scattered surface pipe stem appearance liver noticed. It could...

The effect of climatic conditions on the biting density and relative abundance Simulium damnosum complex at Adani, Nigeria, from August 2010-January 2011 was investigated.The classical method collecting blackflies for a period 11 hours using human attractants employed in study. Monthly data, such as rainfall, humidity temperature were collected study.Rainfall, humidity, temperature, harmattan (cold, dry wind) deforestation observed to affect site. A total 548 female adult collected. flies...

Local disease perception and treatment of onchocerciasis were studied in Uzo-Uwani Government Area Enugu State, Nigeria. The objectives the study to ascertain level understanding aetiology management area. Different sampling methods including cluster random used selection sample units. Data collection included use questionnaires interviews. From study, itwas found that people area are aware presence nuisance value Simulium flies, commonly called backly, but do not associate bite with...

The parasitological and histopathological effects of immunosuppression in guinea-pigs (Cavia porcellus) experimentally infected with Schistosoma haematobium were studied. A total 16 divided into four groups (four per group): non-immunosuppressed, non-infected group (NN); immunosuppressed, (IN); (II); (NI). IN II immunosuppressed 5 mg/kg prednisolone while the NI animals 200-300 S. cercariae. Excretion eggs urine/faeces, worm burden histopathology some vital organs Eggs observed urine from 9...

Contaminated hands are one of the most common modes microorganism transmission that responsible for many associated infections in healthcare, food industries, and public places such as transportation parks. Public health approaches during COVID-19 pandemic have shown hand hygiene practices knowledge critical measure to control spread infectious agent. Hence, assessment commercial transport users’ knowledge, belief on hygiene, potential contamination with agents which is aim study, aligns...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> Malaria remains a global pressing issue despite several interventions to reduce the disease prevalence. One of key that has gained public interest is use insecticide treated nets (ITNs) control malaria-mosquito vector. This study sought determine malaria prevalence, ITN ownership and usage assess effectiveness damaged ITNs in prevention peri-urban communities Enugu State, South-Eastern Nigeria. <bold>Method:</bold> was cross-sectional...

Seasonal variations in the biting densities of Simulium damnosum complex were studied Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area Enugu State, Nigeria, with objectives discovering season highest and relating seasonal farming seasons people. The study was carried out different year between April, 1999 March, 2000. Two human baits used to catch flies 6.00a.m. 7.00p.m. on each fly-catching day. average numbers caught per man hour day recorded. results showed studied. 30 flies/man/day recorded during dry...

Abstract Background Copepods are key components of aquatic ecosystems and can help regulate the global carbon cycle. Much attention has been paid to species diversity copepods worldwide, but phylogeography genetic in Nigeria is unexplored. Results Using a mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I marker, we preformed phylogenetic phylogeographic analyses for Cyclopidae Southeast Nigeria. A high Nigeria: 5 Tropocyclops , Mesocyclops 2 Thermocyclops from were identified 15 populations....

Abstract Background Wildlife reservoirs not only act as a source of infection for vectors but also serve hosts the themselves, supporting their populations. Their public health significance in developing countries is growing importance result zoonotic and enzootic diseases associated with pathogens they transmit. Therefore, study was carried out to determine prevalence ectoparasites wild game Nsukka, southeast Nigeria. Physical examinations were on 143 wildlife, laboratory identification...

Cooccurrence of Schistosoma haematobium, other trematodes, Chaetogaster limnaei limnaei, and Daubaylia potomaca was investigated in Bulinus globosus collected at Nike Lake from October 2011 to September 2012. The snail sizes as well the numbers these organisms were recorded. Single infections S. C. D. 0.3%, 46.38%, 1.03%, 2.66%. Coinfection haematobium-C. 0.3% while that haematobium-other trematodes 0.15%. Coinfections limnaei-other potomaca-other 2.16% each. There no cooccurrence limnaei-D....

A study on the epidemiology and effects of human onchocerciasis productivity social lives rural communities in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area Enugu State was carried out between 1998 2000. The objectives were to assess level endemicity 16 that make up local government area ascertain disease pattern interactions age marriage infected individuals. work also involved perception treatment histopathological studies Onchocerca nodules. In course studies, interviews conducted for individuals...