Nigerian Journal of Parasitology

Nigerian Journal of Parasitology is the official organ of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. The Journal is devoted primarily to pure and applied research and provides a medium for the rapid publication of investigations in all aspects of Parasitology. The Journal will publish original researches and technical studies carried out in the country, as well as works and documents from elsewhere which are of interest to Nigeria or empirical configuration.

Vol. 44 No. 1 (2023): Nigerian Journal of Parasitology

Published: 2023-05-03

Further Studies on Helminth Parasites of Fish in Asa Dam, Kwara State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.1

A. A. Junaid, O. Q. Junaid, M. J. Shuaib, A. A. Kolawole, F. Adamu, L. H. Bello, J. S. Omotosho

1-14

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Formol Gel detection of Leishmanial Antibodies: A Pilot Study for the prevalence of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Ekemkpon Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.2

S. S. Akpan, M. Mbah

15-20

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Prevalence of Antimalaria-Drug-Resistant-Plasmodium-falciparum Mutant Genes in Out-Patients from a Malaria Endemic Region in Southwest, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.3

M. O. Oniya, E. T. Obimakinde, I. A. Simon-Oke, O. J. Afolabi, A. O. Adeogun, T. A Oyeniyi

21-36

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Human Water Contact Behaviour and Schistosoma haematobium Infection among Almajiri School Children in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria.
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.4

U. Abbas, N. C. Eberemu, J. B Orpin, M. S. Kaware

37-47

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Parasitological and Molecular Studies of Intestinal Helminths among Women in Obi and Oju Local Government Areas of Benue State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.5

P. O. Uweh, E. A. Omudu

48-58

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Prevalence and Intensity of Ascaris lumbricoides infection in relation to Malnutrition among School-aged Children of Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44iI.6

E. G. Adache, G. Chessed

59-67

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Evaluation of the detection of Plasmodium falciparum infection in Urine, Plasma, Serum, and Dried Blood Spots using real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction among Febrile patients in Lagos, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.7

C. C. Okangba, T. A. Ajani, G. C. Okangba, O. B. Makanjuola, C. G. Anaedobe, T. O. Oluwole, I. I. Otaigbe, A. O. Osinowo, A. A. Taiwo

68-77

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Monkeypox outbreak -Is this another pandemic?
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.8

T. M. Ipinnimo, I. O. Adeniyi, P. E. Ehizibue, O. S. Dan-Ugbomoiko

78-86

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Isolation of the active ingredients of antimalarial activity of the stem bark of Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Dry zone cedar)
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.9

A. Dawet, D. P. Yakubu, R. Omagha, J. S. Gushit

87-99

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Evaluation of CD4 Count, Haemoglobin, and Intestinal Parasites Status of Cancer Patients Receiving Oncology Therapy in Calabar, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.10

I. B. Otu-Bassey, O. I. Inah, P. A. Omang

100-109

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Seroprevalence of Human Cysticercosis in Amper and Kabwir Districts of Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.11

F. O. Kum, J. A. Yohanna, C. M. Adeiyongo

110-116

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A Cross-sectional study on the Prevalence, Behavioural and Environmental Risk Factors of Malaria Transmission in Two Senatorial Districts of Cross River State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.12

H. C. Nku, E. E. Imalele, A. U. Usang, D. A. Bassey, A. A. A. Alaribe

117-127

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Intestinal parasitic infections among HIV/AIDS patients in relation to ART adherence in Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.13

E. O. Udeh, R. N. N. Obiezue, C. B. Ikele, C. A. Otuu, I. C. Okoye, S. S. Eke, F. C. Okafor, O. N. Goselle, P. Jwanle, N. S. Iheanacho, P. O. Abba, N. M. Amali

128-136

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Assessment of Plasmodium falciparum Resistance to Artemisinin Among Attendees of Selected Health Facilities in Rivers State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.14

C. P. Nwibani, O. Azuonwu, S. D. Abbey, G. N. Wokem

137-147

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Ginger or Black Pepper Supplements Attenuate Oxidative stress and Renal Damage in Metabolic Syndrome-induced Wistar Rats
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.15

N. U. Imam , M. Osibemhe, L. Nura , A. I. Ganiyu, A. S. Idoko

148-154

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Relative Productivity of Mosquito Larval Habitats for Abundance and Immature stages Distribution in Relation to Physicochemical Properties in Niger State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.16

I. K. Shehu, S. M. Bawa, A. Mohammed,, I. I. Yakudima,, S. Hasber

155-168

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Prevalence of Sarcocystis Species in Naturally Infected Ruminants and Pigs in Benue State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.17

H. I. Obadiah, O. Byanet, O. Byanet, M. E. Okoh, M. O. Ogbole, A. H. Vambe, V. A. Ede, U. L. Asuwe, J. P. Igbe, M. D. Yina, M. D. Yina, V. O. Onum, C. E. Odaji, J. Z. Imoni, B. E. Okopi, A. M. Igbalumun, K. M. Ikyausu, , B. O. Atu, E. A. Omudu

169-178

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Spatiotemporal Mapping of Annual Malaria Incidence in Rivers State, Nigeria.
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.18

S. E. Egbom, F. O. Nduka, S. O. Nzeako, U. M. Chukwuocha

179-190

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Mutant DHFR Prevalence and Pyrimethamine Resistance among Asymptomatic Adolescents in Kwara State
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.19

K. A. Obaniyi, O. J. Sunday, G. O. Oso, O. Olalubi

191-200

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Effects of Mosquito Coil Smoke Inhalation on the Haematological, Biochemical, and Histopathological Parameters of Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.20

H. I. Okoh, I. M. Odoh, J. Ahmed, F. Oluwafemi, U. C. Morikwe, A. Augustine

201-208

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Survey of Bacterial Carriage by Musca domestica in Calabar Metropolis and Implication on Public Health
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.21

M. Mbah, N. E. Charity, C. C. Solomon

209-218

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Seasonal Prevalence, Intensity and Risk Factors of Geohelminthiasis among Children in Peri-Urban Settings, Abraka, Southern, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.22

E. E. Ito, A. O. Egwunyenga

219-232

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Prevalence and risk factors for prenatal parasitic infections and anaemia among pregnant women in Kaduna State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.23

R. L. Omenesa, A. M. Abba, A. I. Oyong, Z. Umar, E. Kereakede, D. M. Dibal

233-243

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Screening for Pathogenic Trypanosomes in Cattle and Camels Slaughtered at Zango and Kawo Abattoirs, Kaduna State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.24

R. J. Yusuf, F. N. C. Enwezor, T. O. Olanrewaju, R. L. Bizi, M. A. Kugama, O. A. Abraham, M. J. Salawu, K. Y. Jarmai, S. Abubakar, M. A. Saidu, O. J. Onogwu, A. A. Tijjani, C. D. Sarki, D. Abdullahi, H. Sabo, H. Ibrahim, I. C. Asongo

244-252

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Burkina Faso: Epidemiological evolution of a vector-borne disease locally called “Ouaga 2000 disease”: a minireview
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.25

A. Zida, P. M. Sawadogo, K. T. Guiguemdé, I. Soulama, T. Chanolle, S. Traoré, I. Sangaré, S. Bamba

253-261

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Prevalence of Giardia lamblia Infection among Pupils and Students from Selected Schools in Nsukka Metropolis, Enugu State
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.26

I. E. Onah, O. E. Nwafor, J. I. Okwor, S. C. Eze, S. A Haruna, N. F Ugwuanyi

262-270

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Performance of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Carried Out by Community Medicine Distributors to Guide Home Management of Malaria in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Southwest Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v44i1.27

R. I. Funwei, F. I. Olusola, C. Afonne-Bembir, J. A. Badejo, T. Ogunsesin, I. O. Ajayi, A. S. Jegede, C. O Falade

271-280

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