Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a significant public health problem in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) and Rwanda is not spared. While eradication programs towards preschoolaged …

Cockroaches are abundant in Nigeria and are seen to harbour an array of pathogens.
Environmental and sanitary conditions associated with demographic/socio-economic …

Background and Objective: Soil transmitted helminthes (STH) infection affects more than two
billion people worldwide with Nigeria having the highest burden in Sub-Saharan Africa. This …

This study critically reviewed the spatial distributions of helminth infections in Nigeria within
the last decade (2005-2015) and the need for urgent interventions in order to protect the …

Background: The intestinal parasites are still endemic among children, women, and men in
Gaza Strip. Objectives: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of intestinal …

Anaemia is the common problem during pregnancy in developing countries like Nepal. A
total of 200 stool samples for parasitic infection and their haemoglobin level data were …

Pregnancy places a very high demand on physical, physiological and immunological
responses of females, especially when aggravated by parasitic infestation. There is strong …

This study was designed to determine the parasitic contamination of commonly consumed
fresh fruits and vegetables sold in open-air markets in Zaria metropolis, Nigeria. A total of …

Soil-transmitted helminthiasis is a common public health challenge of developing countries.
It has largely contributed in undermining the health status of people and hence jeopardized …

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthes
and geophagy as a behavioural risk factor among women in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local …