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.

Nigerian Journal of Parasitology in now available in Print

2025-04-01

Official Announcement: Publication of Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Volume 46, Number 1 (March 2025)

48th PPSN Conference

2024-05-14

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Vol. 46 No. 2 (2025): September

Published: 2025-10-12

Preliminary Pages (NGN 3500)

Antibacterial Activity of Tridax procumbens (Tridax Daisy Leaf) Extracts on Selected Ocular Bacterial Isolates

Azuamah Y. C., Nwachi J. C., W. Braide, O. K. Iro

180-189

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.1

Antimicrobial Potentials of Sida acuta Leaf Extracts on Some Resistant Bacterial Isolates

A. K. Ajijolakewu, S. A. Ayoola, A. E. Ajadi, Zakariyah R. F., Kazeem M. O.

190-198

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.2

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among Adult Community Members in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.

L. Getse, J. H. Kihara, S. Govender, P. S. Campbell, O. Oyedele, P. E. Melariri

199-210

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.3

Low Urinary Schistosomiasis and High Intestinal Parasitic Infection Prevalence after Implementation of Agricultural Activities in the Villages in the North and South of Gabon: A Cross-sectional Study

J. M. Ndong Ngomo, N. P. M'Bondoukwé, R. H. Sibi Matoutou, O. A. Mbang Nguema, F. B. Batchy Ognagosso, B. Pongui Ngondza, J. F. Ngabikoumou, J. Atsame, D. P. Mawili-Mboumba, M. K. Bouyou-Akotet

211-225

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.4

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Maradi breed from Major Markets in Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central, Nigeria.

O. J. Sunday, G. O Oso, I. O. Ojo

226-236

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.5

Absence of Kelch 13 Mutations in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates in Ilorin, Nigeria.

O. J. Abdulraheem, O. Olalubi, S. Awe

237-244

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.6

Detection of Intestinal Parasites under the nails in Primary Schools Children in Mosul City, Iraq

K. A. Yonis

245-252

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.7

Molecular Characterisation of Plasmodium species in Children Attending 9 Brigade Hospitals, Ikeja Military Cantonment, Lagos State, Nigeria

V. A. Aikhomu, A. H. Egbebi, Akinseye J. F., E. A. Omon, Onyejiaka J. N., B. O. Oluboyo, C. C. Agu, A. O. Oluboyo, A. S. Buru

253-266

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.8

Scatological Examination of Some Cattle Breeds for Trematode Infections and other Associated Risk Factors in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria

D. A. Oyebamiji, R. O. Fehintola

267-280

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.9

Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among People Living with HIV Accessing Medical Care in Alex-Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

E. N. Onu, D. C. Ilang, C. I. Azi, T. O. Eze, C. O. Akpa, O. E. Ogbonna, S. E. Agada, C. E. Orji

281-288

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.10

Identification of Intestinal Parasite Isolates from Deer In Iraq

M. M. Al-Khaiat, Z. A. Makawi, H. M. Jihad

289-300

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.11

Light and Scanning Electron Microscopic Identification of Cryptosporidium Parasite in Backyard Chickens in Mosul, Iraq

S. A. Abdullah, H. M. Nadia

301-308

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.12

Biochemical Parameters Associated with the Different Intensities of Urinary Schistosomiasis among Residents of Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

E. C. Okpete, O. C. Ani, C. A. Uhuo, D. E. Nwele, G. N. Nwonumara, M. O. Elom

309-320

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.13

Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, and Attitudes Towards Lymphatic Filariasis among the Residents of Bende Local Government Area, Abia State.

O. C. Amoke, N. B. Ezeji, C. M. Egbuche

321-328

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.14

Prevalence and Epidemiology of Scabies Among School Children in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

U. E. Emanghe, S. E. Nwogbo, E. O. Ineji, E. E. Imalele, G. I. Ogban, U. U. Udiba, N. O. Okoi

329-342

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.15

Prevalence of Babesia and Associated Haematological Changes in Pigs in the Ejisu and Juaben Municipalities, Ghana

J. Larbie, J. Osei-Mensah, D. A. Asare, C. Larbie, P. N. Takyi, A. R. Yakubu, I. Darko, B. O. Emikpe

343-354

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.16

Species Diversity and some Factors that Influence the Distribution and Abundance of Indoor Malaria Vector in Ndiegu Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

J. O. Nwigwe, O. C. Ani, O. O. Odikamnoro, D. E. Nwele, C. S. Uruaku, R. E. Anoh, A. F. Ozibo, N. R. Nwokporo, J. N. Chukwu, J. U. Ede, M. O. Elom

355-365

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.17

Onchocerciasis Elimination Mapping in Chad: Absence of Simulium damnosum confirms No Local Transmission in formerly Hypoendemic Regions.

A. O. Mahamat, L. Koala, A. Heggen, F. Ayisi, O. Surakat, K. Atekem, H. C. Djorkodei, J. Tallant, C. Mckenzie, B. B. Otchom, A. D. Boakye

366-373

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.18

Anticoccidial activity and Biochemical effect of Parkia biglobosa extract in Eimeria tenella infected Broiler Chickens

G. M. Ugwuoke, T. E. Ihedioha, M. I. Okpala, I. G. Eke, A. O. Anaga, C. O. Nwosu

374-387

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.19

Platelet Indices and Malaria Parasite Density of Pregnant Women With Asymptomatic Malaria Parasite Infection in a Tertiary Health Facility in Calabar, Nigeria.

P. A. Akpan, E. E. Ekpo, C. I. Emechebe, I. M. Okafor

388-396

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.20

Molecular Characterisation and Phylogenetic Analysis of Toxoplasma gondii Isolates from HIV-positive Individuals in Calabar, Nigeria

C. A. Adie, I. B. Otu-Bassey, M. F. Useh

397-405

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.21

Distribution and Abundance of Freshwater Snails in Schistosomiasis Endemic Communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

E. E. Adeyemi, E. E. Enabulele, M. S. O. Aisien

406-414

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.22

Anticestodal Activities of the Ethanol Extracts of Ageratum conyzoides and Vernonia amydgalina Leaves

O. A. Adekoya, K. O. Samson, O. T. Adenubi, F. A. Akande, P. F. Egunleti, O. E. Adeleye

415-422

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.23

Prevalence of Malaria Infection in Selected Communities in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria.

N. Nanvyat, I. Luka, J. G. Golshang, A. Ombugadu, E. O. Otakpa, K. L Biringmiap, B. M. W. Nwibari, O. N. Goselle, D. A. Dakul

423-429

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.24

Prevalence of Malaria Infection in relation to Genotype AA, AS and SS Among Patients attending Jos University Health Centre, Jos, Nigeria.

B. M. W. Nwibari, J. T. Sunday, I. Luka, A. I. Ogbonna, B. Ushie, N. Nanvyat

430-435

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.25

Comparative Results of Echinococcectomy for Liver Cysts with Elastic Fibrous Capsule Using Traditional and Modified Methods of Residual Cavity Management

A. K. Babadjanov, F. R. Yakubov, D. S. Sapaev, D. D. Rakhimov, N. O. Matkurbonov, A. I. Tuksanov, J. N. Mardonov, A. U. Sharipova

436-443

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.26

Persistent Positivity of Rapid Diagnosis Test Kits of Histidine Rich Protein II and III (HRP II and III) Antigens after Treatment with Malaria Drugs

N. C. Eberemu, Usman A., N. Abdullahi

444-455

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.27

Quantitative Morphology and Parasitological Profile of Speckled Pigeons (Columba guinea, Hartlaub and Finsch 1890) Captured in University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

A. T. Adetuga, Z. T. Yisa, N. F. Ogbonna

456-464

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.28

Assessment of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Pigs Raised in Different Communities in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

V. I. Okey-Anene, O. C. Ani, D. E. Nwele, N. R. Nwokporo, N. T Udeagbala, E. O. Ogbuefi, J. N. Chukwu

465-478

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v46i2.29

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