UnizikSpace Collection: Scholarly Works

Intestinal Helminth Infections Among Primary School Pupils In Nimo Community, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria.

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Intestinal Helminth Infections Among Primary School Pupils In Nimo Community, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. Authors: Onyido, A.E; Okoye, M.M; Irikannu, K.C; Umeanaeto, P.U; Ezeani, A.C Abstract: A study on the parity rate of indoor-resting Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes and their implication in disease transmission was carried out in Nnamdi Azikiwe University female hostel between June and July 2016. The mosquitoes were sampled weekly from 24 randomly selected rooms using pyrethrum knock-down collection (P.K.C). A total of 516 mosquitoes comprising of 4 species: Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles funestus, Culex quinquefasciatus and Culex annulioris, were collected during the study period. The mosquitoes were examined for their abdominal gradings/gonotrophic stages and dissected for parity determination. Culex quinquefasciatus (61.43%) constituted the most abundant species followed by Anopheles gambiae (30.04%) and Anopheles funestus (7.56%) and the least being Culex annulioris (0.97%). Results showed that majority of the vector species were fed and parous and variations among the parity rates of the 4 species was significant (P <0.05). The high rate of the fed and parous mosquito species is of utmost concern in the hostel environment and therefore control measures aimed at eliminating the breeding sites and reducing its contact with the students should be embraced and practiced so as to minimize disease transmission among the students. Description: scholarly works

The Parity Rate of Indoor-Resting Adult Female Anopheles and Culex Mosquitoes and Their Implication in Disease Transmission in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Female Hostels Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Title: The Parity Rate of Indoor-Resting Adult Female Anopheles and Culex Mosquitoes and Their Implication in Disease Transmission in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Female Hostels Awka, South Eastern Nigeria Authors: Umeanaeto, P.U; Asogwa, A.N; Onyido, A.E; Irikannu, K.C; Ifeanyichukwu, M.O Abstract: A study on the parity rate of indoor-resting Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes and their implication in disease transmission was carried out in Nnamdi Azikiwe University female hostel between June and July 2016. The mosquitoes were sampled weekly from 24 randomly selected rooms using pyrethrum knock-down collection (P.K.C). A total of 516 mosquitoes comprising of 4 species: Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles funestus, Culex quinquefasciatus and Culex annulioris, were collected during the study period. The mosquitoes were examined for their abdominal gradings/gonotrophic stages and dissected for parity determination. Culex quinquefasciatus (61.43%) constituted the most abundant species followed by Anopheles gambiae (30.04%) and Anopheles funestus (7.56%) and the least being Culex annulioris (0.97%). Results showed that majority of the vector species were fed and parous and variations among the parity rates of the 4 species was significant (P <0.05). The high rate of the fed and parous mosquito species is of utmost concern in the hostel environment and therefore control measures aimed at eliminating the breeding sites and reducing its contact with the students should be embraced and practiced so as to minimize disease transmission among the students Description: scholarly works

Prevalence Of Trichomonas vaginalis Among The Rural Women Of Ekwulumili Community Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria.

Fri, 16 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Prevalence Of Trichomonas vaginalis Among The Rural Women Of Ekwulumili Community Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. Authors: Onyido, A.E; Umeanaeto, P.U; Irikannu, K.C; Ekwunife, C.A; Ezeanya, L.C.; Nwangwu, U.C; Ugha, C.N; Obiechina, I.O Abstract: A prevalence study of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among the rural women of Ekwulumili community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, was carried out between April and July 2012. A total of one hundred women aged 20-59 years, from the four villages of the community participated in the study.The women were mobilized through advocacy visits to the traditional ruler and opinion leaders of the community, town criers and announcements in the churches, schools, markets and women group meetings. All the women were assembled at the Eziokwubundu Maternity Home on the agreed date. An informed consent of every woman was obtained before a sample of the vaginal swab was carefully and asceptically collected from the high vaginal area using a well-labeled, sterile, non-abrassive high vaginal swab stick. Each sample was stored in a test tube containing 5mls of phosphate buffer. All samples were centrifuged and examined microscopically within 2 hours of collection. The presence of T. vaginalis was detected by its characteristic jerky movement in a wet preparation. An overall prevalence of 15% was obtained. T. vaginalis prevalence varied in the villages, being highest in Owellechukwu 1(25.0%) and least in Urueze 9(13.24%). It also varied with marital groups, being highest among the married women 9(20.93%) and lowest among the singles 3(8.82%). It was highest among the traders 10(23.81%) and lowest among the civil servants 1(9.10%). Among the age groups, prevalence was highest in the age group 30-39 years, 7(35.0%) and lowest among those aged 40-49 years, 2(8.0%). T vaginalis was not detected in pregnant women. Adequate personal hygiene, avoidance of promiscuity, faithfulness to one sexual partner, and health education were suggested for improvement of their health. Description: scholarly works

ANTHROPOPHILIC MOSQUITO SPECIES PREVALENCE IN NIBO COMMUNITY, AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA.

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Title: ANTHROPOPHILIC MOSQUITO SPECIES PREVALENCE IN NIBO COMMUNITY, AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA. Authors: ONYIDO, A.E; EZEANI, A.C; IRIKANNU, K.C; UMEANETO, P.U; EGBUCHE, C.M.; UGHA, C.N. Abstract: The prevalent man-biting mosquitoes in Nibo community were studied between May and September 2014. Mosquito larvae were sampled from gutters, discarded tins, plastic containers and ground water pools using ladles, bowls and sieves. Indoor-biting and resting adult mosquitoes were collected using pyrethrum Knock down Collection Method (PKC). Outdoor biting and resting adult mosquitoes were collected using Human Bait Collection (HBC). A total of 1,150 mosquitoes made up of 1022(88.87%) larvae, 70(6.08%) indoor biting adult mosquitoes and 58(5.67%) outdoor biting adult mosquitoes were collected in the study. Five mosquito species including Anopheles gambiae, Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, Ae. albopictus and Ae. Africanus were collected from the study. An. gambiae was the predominating species among the indoor biting mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti was the most abundant species in both larval and outdoor biting adult mosquito collections. The five mosquito species collected were proven vectors of public health diseases and therefore an indication of the people’s exposure to various mosquito bites and subsequent disease transmission. Health education to improve the environmental sanitation to reduce mosquito breeding habitat and improve the people’s health was suggested. Description: scholarly works