A5024427661- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Malaria Research and Control
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Helminth infection and control
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Heavy metals in environment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Intellectual Property and Patents
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Livestock and Poultry Management
University of Ibadan
2014-2024
Snail intermediate host control is a widely canvassed strategy for schistosomiasis in endemic countries. While there have been increasing studies on the search potent molluscicides past years, use of nanoparticulate agents as yet to gain wide attention. The aim this study was assess molluscicidal potential curcumin-nisin poly lactic acid (PLA) entrapped nanoparticle (CurNisNp) against Biomphalaria pfeifferi, snail Schistosoma mansoni.
Curcumin is a polyphenolic pigment isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa (turmeric), medicinal plant widely used in ancient Indian and Chinese medicine. The antiplasmodial activity curcumin often hampered by its fast metabolism poor water solubility, thus incorporation into delivery system could circumvent this problem. This study aimed to evaluate vivo toxicity assessment incorporated poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles. was loaded with (D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid)...
Background: Rapid and accurate diagnosis is necessary for the management of schistosomiasis in endemic areas.Objective: To assess burden urogenital diagnostic efficiency morbidity indicators disease an rural community Nigeria.Methods: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted. Urine samples 487 pupils were screened microscopically S. haematobium tested haematuria proteinuria using chemical reagent strips.Results: The prevalence intensity infection 57.1% 45.0 eggs/10 mL urine...
Freshwater molluscs help in the assessment of ecological status water bodies and also play significant roles public veterinary health. Hence, scientific studies pertaining to their diversity, distribution abundance become essential. In Eleyele dam, freshwater snails were sampled physicochemical parameters body analysed fortnightly using standard methods from May October 2013. Plant species abundance, bottom sediment types identified. A total 2230 collected. The snail species, number relative...
An investigation was conducted to determine the infection rate of intestinal parasites among 312 primary and post school children in randomly selected schools five communities Ilesa West Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria, between January July, 2005. Faecal samples were collected from these subjects examined. Direct saline iodine preparations examined as well preparation sedimentation technique. The kato-katz technique used for determination intensity worm infestation. 151 (48.40%)...
BackgroundThe prevalence of helminth infection, which is known to affect nutritional status the host, varies with age. The complex interplay between ages, nutrient requirements, and infection necessitated need recommend micronutrient supplementation during among different age groups.ObjectiveThe aim this study was determine pattern alteration in selected micronutrients pregnant women preschool- school-aged children infection.MethodsWe screened 245 349 for infection. Of these, 17 (6.9%) 102...
Physico-chemical analysis were carried out on samples collected from four sampling stations located along a stream that receives effluent discharge an Abattoir in Ibadan, Nigeria using standard methods.The data revealed the had high temperature (33.48±0.354oC); H+(7.70±0.86); TDS(2363±166.46mg/l); TSS(11032±424.95mg/l); BOD(3898±150.78mg/l); COD(6738.5±204.43mg/l); total hardness v(448.25±33.51mg/l); SO4 2-(15.303±0.389mg/l); NO3 -(24.13±0.593mg/l); PO43-(5.283±0.221mg/l); b...
A survey to examine the extent of use plants (herbal medicine) in management malaria was carried out Ido/Osi Local Government Area (LGA) Ekiti State, Nigeria. Pretested and structured questionnaires were administered assess knowledge, attitude practice (KAP) people with herbal medicines. Results showed that only 67.6% attributed cause mosquito bites 88.1% identified malaria’s symptoms. Majority respondents (74.3%) medicine treat while 66.0% modern medicine. Only 34.2% among those who both...
Studies to determine the concentrations of heavy metals in surrounding soils and bottom ash a hospital incinerator municipal dumpsite were carried out Ibadan City, South-West Nigeria from November 2010 January 2011. Samples analyzed for Pb, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cr Ni using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Data obtained ANOVA, Students T-test Pearson correlation. Mean sampled at 185.22±72.88, 16.22±13.13, 69.11±54.26, 2.33±2.53, 22.48±21.00 0.58±0.30 Cr, Pb respectively, mean...
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The assessment of the extent and distribution Schistosoma infection in every region Nigeria is important required for formulating intervention strategies suitable each endemic area.To assess prevalence urinary schistosomiasis Ogun State, South-West Nigeria.Urine samples pupils were examined schistosoma eggs by sedimentation technique among selected primary school children. Pretested structured questionnaires also administered KAP studies.The overall 32.2% was observed 276 pupils. Peak...
Erythrocyte-binding antigens (EBAs) and P. falciparum reticulocyte-binding homologue proteins (PfRhs) are two important protein families that can vary in expression utilization by to evade inhibitory antibodies. We evaluated antibodies at repeated time-points among individuals living an endemic region Nigeria over almost one year against these vaccine candidates. Antibody levels EBA140, EBA175, EBA181, PfRh2, PfRh4, MSP2, were measured ELISA. also used parasites with disrupted EBA175 EBA181...
A survey of prevalence and intensity gastro-intestinal parasites carnivores in three university zoological gardens South-West Nigeria was conducted. Faecal samples collected were analysed with flotation technique using a saturated solution zinc sulfate as the floating solution, McMaster Egg Counting Technique Petri Dish-Filter Paper Slant for larval recovery. examination revealed an overall infection 49.1%. The University Ibadan (UI) zoo 23.7%, 54.8% Obafemi Awolowo (OAU) 69.2% Ilorin...