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. 

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Current Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2026): March

Published: 2026-04-22

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Molecular Detection of Trypanosoma Species Infecting Small Ruminants in some parts of Plateau State, Nigeria

J. G. Peter, S. A. Mamman, R. A. Yakubu, A. J. Alanza, C. D. Nimyel, M. O. Osuagwu, M. H. Bot, J. Kamani

1-9

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.1

Prevalence and Hematological Effects of Haemoprotozoa among Slaughtered Cattle and Camels in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

T. N. Egbe-Nwiyi, B. T. Paul, K.U. Ezema, M. Angar, M. Angar

10-18

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.2

Anopheles gambiae Control Potential and Antibacterial Activity of Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactus Plant) Mediated Nanoparticles

M. M. Ayantola, E. A. Adebayo, H. A. Balogun

19-29

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.3
Investigation of Toxoplasma gondii in chicken products in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

Investigation of Toxoplasma gondii in chicken products in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

G. M Rawaa, H. M. Nadia

30-38

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.4

Public health implications of Lemna Waste Dumpsite in a Residential Area in Calabar, Nigeria

C. Uttah, F. O. Uttah, O. E. Awan, E. C. Uttah

39-49

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.5
PCR-Based Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Pregnant Women: Maternal and Foetal Health Implications in Southern Iran

PCR-Based Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Pregnant Women: Maternal and Foetal Health Implications in Southern Iran

A. Karimi

50-56

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.6
Endoparasitic Infection of Pigs Slaughtered for Public Consumption at Two Major Abattoirs in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Endoparasitic Infection of Pigs Slaughtered for Public Consumption at Two Major Abattoirs in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

E. E. Etta, E. C. Uttah

57-66

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.7

Molecular Characterisation of Bacterial Isolates Associated with Infested Dump Sites in Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria.

R. A. Afunwa, M. C. Obiora, C. J. Felix-Ngige, M. C. Nwofia, F. A. Gbadamosi, F. C. Mgbodile

67-79

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.8
Serological Evidence of Dengue Virus Exposure and Possible Active Infection in Stored Serum Samples from a University Medical Centre in Ilara-Mokin, Southwest Nigeria

Serological Evidence of Dengue Virus Exposure and Possible Active Infection in Stored Serum Samples from a University Medical Centre in Ilara-Mokin, Southwest Nigeria

O. O. Osuolale

80-88

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.9
In-vivo Curative Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds from Alstonia boonei against Plasmodium berghei Malaria

In-vivo Curative Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds from Alstonia boonei against Plasmodium berghei Malaria

C. A. Otuu, C. G. Nwosu, S. S. Eke, I. C. Ekuma, H. Usman-Yamman, E. O. Udeh, A. Q. A. Otuu, R. N. N. Obiezue

89-100

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.10
A Survey of Female Genital Schistosomiasis, Clinical Manifestations, and Socio-economic Risk Factors Associated with Females of Reproductive Age in Two Selected Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria

A Survey of Female Genital Schistosomiasis, Clinical Manifestations, and Socio-economic Risk Factors Associated with Females of Reproductive Age in Two Selected Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria

K. I. Auta, H. C. Yayock, A. J. Ishaya, S. Bitrus, A. Mohammed-Durosinlorun

101-116

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.11
Survey For Haematophagous Flies and Trypanosomes in Three Districts of Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

Survey For Haematophagous Flies and Trypanosomes in Three Districts of Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

K. P. Dandam, B. B. Ijoh, E. A. Malgwi, C. A. Midala, I. A. Elisha, F. I. Gimba, V. O. Adeyemi, Y. M. Dzuel, M. F. Per, F. P. Kura, H. M. Pindar, B. A. Gbetyev, G. J. Ogbu, S. O. Abifarin

117-124

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.12
Prevalence of Urogenital Schistosomiasis: Intensity of Eggs and Associated Risk Factors among Primary Schools Children in the Riverine Communities of Taraba State, Nigeria

Prevalence of Urogenital Schistosomiasis: Intensity of Eggs and Associated Risk Factors among Primary Schools Children in the Riverine Communities of Taraba State, Nigeria

O. J. Agbo, O. S. Elkanah , R. S. Houmsou

125-133

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.13
Public Health Risk Assessment and Prevalence of Geophagy Among Pregnant Women and Children in Calabar, Nigeria.

Public Health Risk Assessment and Prevalence of Geophagy Among Pregnant Women and Children in Calabar, Nigeria.

C. Uttah, A. A. Akwari, F. O. Uttah, J. Ama, O.E. Awan, E. C. Uttah

134-147

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.14
Occurrence of Endoparasites in Slaughtered Cattle at Amosun Commercial Abattoir, Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Occurrence of Endoparasites in Slaughtered Cattle at Amosun Commercial Abattoir, Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria.

P. O. Ojo, T. E Oyeleye, I. O. Ademola

148-158

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.15
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Haematological Changes in Pigs in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality, Kumasi, Ghana

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Haematological Changes in Pigs in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality, Kumasi, Ghana

J. N. A. Otoo, J. Osei-Mensah, D. A. Asare, E. Onidje, B. O. Emikpe

169-172

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.16
Immunoglobulin E responses in Patients with Cutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis in Iraq

Immunoglobulin E responses in Patients with Cutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis in Iraq

A. S. Kareem, H. Z. Ali

173-182

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.17
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis Co-Infection in Rural Communities of East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis Co-Infection in Rural Communities of East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.

B. Sedionoto, A. Azmiardi, M. Z. Saefurrohim, W. Anamnart

183-193

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.18

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants in the Tolon District, Ghana

I. Bagulo, S. C. Yennukwa, I. I. Abdul-Rahman, A. A. Agbolosu, V. A. Nsor, I. Ibn-Wuni

194-200

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.19
Detection, Prevalence, and Risk Factors Associated With Vector-Borne Blood Protozoans of Cats in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

Detection, Prevalence, and Risk Factors Associated With Vector-Borne Blood Protozoans of Cats in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

W. A. Alobaodii, D. A. Abdullah, S. Y. Albaroodi, F. I. Gimba, S. D. Ola-Fadunsin

201-209

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v47i1.20
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