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View article: Rapid assessment of femalegenital schistosomiasis risk in three schistosomiasis endemic communities of Osun state, Nigeria
Rapid assessment of femalegenital schistosomiasis risk in three schistosomiasis endemic communities of Osun state, Nigeria Open
Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) has continued to garner attention of public health stakeholders in Nigeria, with interest to understand the burden and associated risk factors, especially in known schistosomiasis hotspots. This study t…
View article: Development of a molecular procedure for the identification of Varroa destructor in southwestern Nigeria
Development of a molecular procedure for the identification of Varroa destructor in southwestern Nigeria Open
Varroa mites are a major cause among other factors such as disease, climate change, and other identified pests of the global decline in honeybees’ colonies. The four species of Varroa mites (which have varying destructive capability) are m…
View article: Street Hawking Duration and Educational Outcomes Among Adolescents in Osun and Oyo States, South-West Nigeria: A Mixed Method Approach
Street Hawking Duration and Educational Outcomes Among Adolescents in Osun and Oyo States, South-West Nigeria: A Mixed Method Approach Open
Street hawking among adolescent is a pressing issue that affects their educational outcomes. Previous studies have explored street hawking’s prevalence, causes, and consequences, there is limited research on how the duration of street hawk…
View article: Physico-chemical parameters of Anopheles mosquito larval habitats and their effects on larval abundance in Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria
Physico-chemical parameters of Anopheles mosquito larval habitats and their effects on larval abundance in Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria Open
Malaria remains endemic in sub-Saharan Africa. The present study investigates the effect of Anopheles larval habitat physico-chemical indices on larval abundance across the three senatorial districts of Osun State, Nigeria. Larval prospect…
View article: Comparative Efficacy of Fludora® Fusion Against Indoor Residual Spray Insecticides on Mud, Plastered, Unplastered, and Wood Wall Surfaces using Anopheles and Culex Mosquitoes
Comparative Efficacy of Fludora® Fusion Against Indoor Residual Spray Insecticides on Mud, Plastered, Unplastered, and Wood Wall Surfaces using Anopheles and Culex Mosquitoes Open
Background: Resistance to insecticides in mosquito vectors is now a challenge to vector control in Nigeria. Surveillance data indicate that efforts need to be doubled to manage resistance. Hence, the current study examined the comparative …
View article: Knowledge and attitude of populations on blackflies and onchocerciasis and participation in mass drug administration in first-line communities near Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria
Knowledge and attitude of populations on blackflies and onchocerciasis and participation in mass drug administration in first-line communities near Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria Open
Background Preliminary assessments have identified blackfly biting activity at Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfalls in Southwest Nigeria, predisposing first-line communities to a high risk of onchocerciasis. There is a need to assess knowledg…
View article: Recrudescence of transmission of onchocerciasis in some endemic communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria: What is the way forward?
Recrudescence of transmission of onchocerciasis in some endemic communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria: What is the way forward? Open
Background Onchocerciasis caused by the filarial parasite Onchocerca volvulus and transmitted by Simulium damnosum s.l. remains a public health concern in Nigeria. Infestation of S. damnosum s.l. along rivers Gurara and Kaduna; and heavy i…
View article: Prevalance and risk factors of congenital malaria in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria
Prevalance and risk factors of congenital malaria in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria Open
Background: Congenital malaria, defined as the presence of malaria parasites in the peripheral smear of newborns within the first seven days of life, remains an underexplored aspect of malaria epidemiology in endemic regions like Nigeria. …
View article: Vector dynamics and Onchocerca infectivity status of Simulium damnosum complex at Arinta and Erin-Ijesha waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria
Vector dynamics and Onchocerca infectivity status of Simulium damnosum complex at Arinta and Erin-Ijesha waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria Open
Background & objectives: Arinta and Erin-Ijesha are popular waterfalls in Southwest Nigeria where preliminary assessments identified blackfly activity, yet data on vector dynamics and Onchocerca infectivity remain unavailable. This study i…
View article: Impact of socio-environmental determinants and hygiene practices in tungiasis transmission in a vulnerable rural community
Impact of socio-environmental determinants and hygiene practices in tungiasis transmission in a vulnerable rural community Open
Background Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the penetration of adult female Tunga fleas into the skin of humans and animals. The disease disproportionately affects individuals in tropical and subtropical regions, p…
View article: Evidence of zero <i>Onchocerca volvulus</i> infectivity among populations living in first-line communities to the Arinta and Erin-Ijesha waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria
Evidence of zero <i>Onchocerca volvulus</i> infectivity among populations living in first-line communities to the Arinta and Erin-Ijesha waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria Open
Recent breeding site assessments of rivers revealed that blackflies are actively biting at the Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfalls in Southwest Nigeria, predisposing nearby first-line communities to heightened risk of onchocerciasis transmis…
View article: Spatial distribution and geospatial modeling of potential spread of secondary malaria vectors species in Nigeria using recently collected empirical data
Spatial distribution and geospatial modeling of potential spread of secondary malaria vectors species in Nigeria using recently collected empirical data Open
In Nigeria, most research and malaria vector control efforts have focused on primary vectors within the Anopheles gambiae complex, with less emphasis on other secondary vectors. Consequently, understudied secondary vectors have demonstrate…
View article: Wolbachia at the Crossroads of Symbiosis and Public Health: A Comparative Analysis of Arthropod and Nematode Hosts
Wolbachia at the Crossroads of Symbiosis and Public Health: A Comparative Analysis of Arthropod and Nematode Hosts Open
Wolbachia is a maternally inherited intracellular bacterium that is widely distributed among arthropods and filarial nematodes, where it plays diverse roles ranging from reproductive manipulation to essential symbiosis. In insects, Wolbach…
View article: Malaria, Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections and Malnutrition among Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Orphanages in Osun State, Nigeria
Malaria, Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections and Malnutrition among Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Orphanages in Osun State, Nigeria Open
Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) often face malnutrition and health risks, including malaria and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections. This investigation in Osun State aimed to examine the nutritional status and the prevalence o…
View article: Anopheles gambiae s.l (Diptera: Culicidae) larval habitat and its public health implication in Osun State, Nigeria
Anopheles gambiae s.l (Diptera: Culicidae) larval habitat and its public health implication in Osun State, Nigeria Open
Malaria remains a global public health threat. This study investigated the larval habitat of Anopheles mosquito in Osun State, Nigeria and its public health implication. Four larval habitat types were encountered: Ground pool, gutter, cont…
View article: Transmission indices of malaria in Anopheles mosquitoes in an agrarian community adjourning Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria
Transmission indices of malaria in Anopheles mosquitoes in an agrarian community adjourning Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria Open
Background & objectives: Mosquitoes transmit malaria and other infectious diseases. A thorough understanding of the dynamics, biting behavior, and infectiousness of Anopheles vector sporozoites is required to calculate transmission indices…
View article: Molecular detection of the infectivity status of <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> stricto lacto in Osun State, Nigeria
Molecular detection of the infectivity status of <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> stricto lacto in Osun State, Nigeria Open
The present study reports the infectivity of An. gambiae s.l with sporozoite of Plasmodium. falciparum. Adult mosquitoes were caught quarterly in three communities across the state between 1800hr – 0600hr using the Centre for Disease Contr…
View article: Green-synthesized silver and iron nanoparticles from <i>Alstonia boonei</i> and <i>Terminalia catappa as</i> antimalarial agents in mice models
Green-synthesized silver and iron nanoparticles from <i>Alstonia boonei</i> and <i>Terminalia catappa as</i> antimalarial agents in mice models Open
Malaria a major health scourge of high impact in sub-sahara, with a major control-drawback on issues of resistance of the parasite to antimalaria. Nanoparticles have been investigated for their capacity to effectively deliver antimalarial …
View article: Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools
Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools Open
Background Entomological data for onchocerciasis surveillance relies on sampling black flies through human landing collectors in the field and laboratory testing of the flies for infection using pooled screening O-150 PCR-ELISA assay. Both…
View article: Dynamics of <i>Anopheles gambiae s.l</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) 2 Sibling Species Composition and Biting Preference in 3 Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria
Dynamics of <i>Anopheles gambiae s.l</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) 2 Sibling Species Composition and Biting Preference in 3 Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria Open
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View article: Influence of physicochemical parameters on the biodiversity indices of fresh water snails in selected rivers of Osun State, Nigeria
Influence of physicochemical parameters on the biodiversity indices of fresh water snails in selected rivers of Osun State, Nigeria Open
Studies have investigated the influence of environmental factors on distribution of vectors of parasites of public health importance but little is known on the role of these factors on the biodiversity indices of the vectors. This study is…
View article: Detection of a neglected tropical disease: Case report of Heavy <i>Tunga penetrans</i> lesions on the feet of a thirteen-year-old boy from a community in Lagos, Nigeria
Detection of a neglected tropical disease: Case report of Heavy <i>Tunga penetrans</i> lesions on the feet of a thirteen-year-old boy from a community in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) arising from an ectoparasitic infection of the skin of its host by the gravid female Tunga species. The prevalence can spike to about 60% in impoverished regions of South America, the Caribbe…
View article: Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools
Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools Open
Background Entomological data for onchocerciasis surveillance relies on sampling blackflies through human landing collectors in the field and laboratory testing of the flies for infection using pool screening O-150 PCR-ELISA assay. Both te…
View article: The Role of Knowledge and Practices in Schistosomiasis Transmission Among Primary School Children in Osun State, Nigeria
The Role of Knowledge and Practices in Schistosomiasis Transmission Among Primary School Children in Osun State, Nigeria Open
Background: Studies have documented various risk factors associated with schistosomiasis infection transmis-sion, but little is known about the influence of knowledge on practices that contribute to the transmission of the infection. This …
View article: Epidemiology and risk factors of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Osun State, Nigeria
Epidemiology and risk factors of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Osun State, Nigeria Open
Globally, malaria in pregnancy leads to severe complications such as abortion, stillbirth, premature delivery, low birth weight, and fetal underdevelopment. This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of malaria among pregnant wome…
View article: Seasonal Diversity in Mosquito Larval Ecology and Its Public Health Implications in Urban Slums of Lagos, Nigeria
Seasonal Diversity in Mosquito Larval Ecology and Its Public Health Implications in Urban Slums of Lagos, Nigeria Open
Mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs) are major public health burdens in tropical nations, including Nigeria. This study assessed mosquito larval species composition, abundance, and abiotic factors influencing mosquito breeding in slum communitie…