Nigerian Journal of Parasitology

Articles

• Succession pattern of insects in relation to drowning and poisoning of Rattus norvegicus at Delta State University, Abraka, Southern Nigeria

  C.C. Ojianwuna, V.N. Enwemiwe

  203-213

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.1

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• Helminth infections of captive animals and management practices at the University of Ilorin Zoo, North-Central, Nigeria

  O.A. Opeyemi, O. Shittu, K. Abdulganiyu, A.D. Ashaolu, A.T. Lawal, R.A. Kadir

  214-221

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.2

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• The parasitic contamination of Garden cress Lepidium sativum L. and Lettuce Lactuca sativa L. in Baghdad city, Iraq

  M.K. Mohammad, R.F.H Al-Saeedi, F.F.F. Al-Attabi, R.S.M. Al-Ghizi, F.M.M. Al-Khalidi, A.M.K Al-Bidhani, S.K.J. Al-Kaabi

  222-229

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.3

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• Preliminary detection of Toxoplasma Gondii in goats slaughtered at the Kumasi Abattoir

  P.K. Antwi, D. Essel-Cobbinah, B.O. Emikpe, N.T. Asenso, N.T. Asenso, D.A. Asare

  230-236

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.4

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• Molecular characterization of babesia species infecting dogs (Canis familiaris) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

  S.S. Obeta, A.I. Lawal, A.J. Natala, N.I. Ogo, N.I. Ogo, M.N. Opara, O.C. Jegede, E.O. Balogun

  237-243

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.5

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• Detection and differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar among primary school children in Calabar using microscopy and ELISA techniques

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

  244-252

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.6

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• Prevalence of haemoparasites and effects on blood parameters of horses in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

  M.B. Nimako-Boateng, O.D. Boakye, O.S. Bediako, D.A. Asare, B.O. Emikpe

  253-259

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.7

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• Baseline epidemiological assessment of urinary schistosomiasis among school children in Okpoto District, Southeast Nigeria

  F.N. Okoh, O.N. Akoma, P.U. Eze

  260-267

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.8

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• Evaluation of sero-epidemiology of toxoplasmosis with its associated risk factors among antenatal attendees of a referral health facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

  G.N. Wokem, I.T. Obi, S.E. Amala

  268-275

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.9

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• Malaria infection: knowledge, attitude and perception among the inhabitants of Shongom Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria

  I. Nassai, M.S. Pukuma, G. Chessed, I.Z. Kunihya, J.B. Seni, N.H. Kure, P. Godwin

  276-285

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.10

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• Antimalarial activity of Bambusa vulgaris on Plasmodium berghei berghei in mice

  L.E. Udofia, N.B. Udoh, B.G. Edohoabasi, E.E. Owowo

  286-292

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.11

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• Evaluation of antiplasmodial activity and inhibitions of lipid peroxidation and parasite haem polymerization activity by medicinal phytochemicals of Phyllanthus amarus

  I. Onyesom, C.O. Elu, J.O. Acha, E.T. Ojugbeli, E.P. Ochonogor, L.O. Udumebraye

  293-302

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.12

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• Parasitic and bacterial contamination of sachets water sold at Ngwo, Enugu State, Nigeria

  P.U. Umeanaeto, E.G. Ani, V.I. Anyaoha, J.U. Anumba, S.C. Afulukwe, C.C. Okoli

  303-310

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.13

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• Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine profiles in Plasmodium Falciparum-infected individuals from Baiyeku, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

  O.D. Okpokor, O. Ajibaye, D.A. Dakul, P. Asaga, I. Nwankwo

  311-323

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.14

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• Comparative evaluation of BinaxNOW^™ Malaria rapid diagnostic test, microscopy and polymerase chain reaction for Plasmodium falciparum detection among individuals suspected with malaria in Lagos, southwest Nigeria

  C.C. Okangba, R.I. Funwei, C.J. Elikwu, V.U. Nwadike, K.K. Okangba, A.O. Osinowo, B. Tayo, A.A. Taiwo, A.O. Ogunsola

  324-334

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.15

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• Status of bovine fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis in cattle slaughtered in abattoirs, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

  C.A. Yaro, T.M. Abdulazeez, U.U. Afia, I.H. Udoudom, A.E. Onoja-Abutu, K.N. Opara

  335-344

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.16

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• Bioinformatics based structural analysis of Cytochrome P450 genes in Candida tropicalis

  W.P. Dauda, G.W. Peter, P. Abraham, C.O. Adetunji, E. Glen, D. Morumda, I.O. Ogra, S.E. Abraham, M.K. Azameti, S. Ghazanfar, O.O. Osemwegie, O.T. Olaniyan, M.M.C. Anyakudo

  345-356

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.17

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• Faecal shedding of cryptosporidium oocysts in goats in Nsukka, Enugu State: a potential threat to man

  I.C. Chukwudi, K.I. Ogbu, S.E. Umeagukwu, F.N. Nnaji, I.O. Ezeh

  357-363

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.18

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• Effect of coccidial infection on growth of broilers raised on different litter materials in a deep litter system

  H. Usman-Yamman, I.A.A. Ejima, H. Idris, A.Y. Adamu

  364-368

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.19

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• Exposure to avian influenza in poultry farms and access to veterinary healthcare services in Nigeria and Ghana

  O.A. Oyadeyi, A.S. Jegede, D.O. Oluwayelu, T. Osayomi, K.K. Salami

  369-380

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.20

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• Parasite repository - the future of parasitological research in Nigeria

  O.G. Ajakaye, E.E. Enabulele

  381-384

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.21

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• Infection status of mosquitoes in Kunga Community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

  H.L. Njila, I.K. Ngwa, I.Y. Bilham, A. Ombugadu

  385-391

  DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v43i2.22

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