Papers by Obiageli Okeke Mgboye
African journal of biology and medical research, May 17, 2024
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of helminthiasis in primary school children ... more This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of helminthiasis in primary school children in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of 172 faecal samples were collected and analyzed using Kato-Katz technique. Other pieces of information concerning demography were obtained through structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using chi-square test and P˂0.05 were considered significant. Overall, 45 (26.16 %) of the samples were infected while 127 (73.84 %) were negative. Among the schools sampled, Community Primary School, Amowere recorded the highest infection prevalence of 58.18% while no infection was recorded in Umuoji Primary School, Ebenebe (0.00 %). In relation to class, pupils in class four were the most infected 12 (31.58 %) while class one children had the least prevalence 5 (12.19 %). Gender-wise, males recorded the highest prevalence of 28.43 % with female children having a lower prevalence of 22.86 %. In terms of age, children between the age bracket of 7-9 years were most infected 31 (30.09 %) with the least prevalence occurring in the 4-6 years age group. In total, four helminth parasites were found in the stool samples of the children, A. lumbricoides 35 (20.59 %), Hookworm 7 (4.16 %), and T. trichiura 5 (2.19 %). Among the predisposing factors studied, school and type of parasite were found to be statistically significant (P˂0.05). Mass deworming of primary school children should be undertaken regularly by health officers as well as enlightenment programs of pupils on proper hygiene practices and sanitation.
Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Jul 21, 2023
Parasitic infections have been shown to affect the growth and economic value of animals. The dema... more Parasitic infections have been shown to affect the growth and economic value of animals. The demand for grass-cutter meat is high in most rural and semi-urban communities in Nigeria due to its value as a source of protein. The present study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasite of wild grass-cutters (Thryonomys swinderianus) sold to restaurants within Umuawulu, Anambra State. Three locations were randomly sampled within the study area and the grass-cutters were purchased from three eateries in the sampled locations. The gut and intestinal contents of the animals were collected at the point of slaughter, transferred to a sterilised container and transported to the Zoology Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka for further analysis. A total of 45 (25 male and 20 female) grass-cutters were examined out of which 23(51.1%) were infected. The parasites identified were: Ancylostoma sp. 20(75.0%), Ascaris sp. 5(55.56%), Necator americanus 2(25.00%) and Trichuris sp. 1(12.50%). The highest parasite prevalence in the grass-cutters sampled was found in females 13 (65.0%) while the male had the least 10 (40.0%). Parasite prevalence was not sex-dependent (χ2= 0.95, P =0.136). Also, there was no significant relationship between the parasite distribution and location (χ2= 3.889, P>0.05). It thus highlighted the need for screening of parasites in stock grass cutters brought from the wild for domestication as well as properly cooked before consumption. Further studies are required to generate more data on it. Keywords: Gastrointestinal parasites; grass-cutters; Umuawulu community; Anambra State; Nigeria
Journal of current biomedical research, Feb 29, 2024
Regardless of the efforts by health organizations and hospital personnel, research continues to r... more Regardless of the efforts by health organizations and hospital personnel, research continues to report hospital acquired infections in admitted patients worldwide. This research was carried out to survey the prevalence of hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites among admitted patients of Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital (missionary hospital) and Izunna Hospital and Maternity (private hospital) in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. Two samples each from 79 patients were collected and analyzed using direct wet mount and formol ether concentration technique. Other information concerning demography and risk factors were obtained with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data obtained was analyzed using chi-square test and probability values ≤ 0.05 were considered significant. Out of the samples examined, 9(11.4%) were positive for hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites. Hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites were found to occur in all two hospitals with the missionary hospital having the highest occurrence rate of 66.7%. Males recorded the highest prevalence of 6(15.8%) compared to females 3(7.3%) while age group 50-59years had the highest prevalence of 28.6%. Patients from the male ward recorded a higher prevalence of 17.9%. Meanwhile patients whose occupation is farming had a higher prevalence of 25.0% while patients who only wash their vegetables/fruits sometimes before eating presented a higher prevalence of 18.2%. Prevalence of hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasite infection was strongly associated with duration of hospital stay (P˂ 0.000). Out of the four parasites identified, Entamoeba histolytica was the most prevalent with 5(55.6%). Consequently, regulation of patients’ hospital stay, sanitation and better hygiene practices should be adopted and encouraged to prevent the spread of hospital acquired infection. Key words: Prevalence, Hospital Acquired, Gastrointestinal Protozoa, Admitted Patients, Awka, Nigeria
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Freshwater snails are widespread in tropical and temperate regions of the world where they serve ... more Freshwater snails are widespread in tropical and temperate regions of the world where they serve as intermediate hosts for larval stages of parasitic trematodes which cause schistosomiasis that is endemic in Nigeria. Snail fauna and patterns of Schistosoma haematobium transmission were determined in flowing water habitats (FWH) and stagnant water habitats (SWH) in Ishielu, Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Snail collection was done using scoop-net and hand-picking techniques. Bulinus species collected were exposed to sunlight/light-induced in laboratory for cercarial shedding. Cercariae were then observed under microscope. 923 snails were collected, 67.7% Lymnaea natalensis, 23.1% Bulinus globosus and 9.2% Bulinus truncatus. Their relative abundance was significantly different (P<0.05). 31.6% Bulinus snails from FWH were infected by S. haematobium whereas 18.5% from SWH were infected. Infectivity of Bulinus spp in each habitat group was not significantly different but...
Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2022
Aims: Despite all efforts made globally by governments of various nations and all concerned agenc... more Aims: Despite all efforts made globally by governments of various nations and all concerned agencies through preventative measures, quick testing, isolation, shutting down of societies and economy, the virus still succeeded in spreading through communities perhaps due to the wrong perspective, in addition to surveillance, prevention and management challenges. This study evaluated the perception and practices of covid-19 in rural areas of southeastern Nigeria. Study Design: The study adopted a community-based cross-sectional survey design that investigated awareness, perspective, surveillance challenges, prevention, management and economic impact in rural settlement areas of south-east, Nigeria. Place and duration of study: This study was be conducted in rural settlement areas of south-east Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states). February – April, 2021. Methodology: Data was collected by the use of the questionnaire. Five hundred copies were administered per state. Re...
Journal of Current Biomedical Research
Onion is one of the most important spice crops cultivated for its nutritious content for consumpt... more Onion is one of the most important spice crops cultivated for its nutritious content for consumption and economic value globally. The study was carried out to investigate the fungi microbes associated with spoilage of onion bulbs around Awka metropolis. Onion bulbs with visible signs of spoilage were collected from four different markets in Awka namely; Eke Awka, Amaenyi, first and second markets Ifite and were cultured for the presence of fungi. A total of twenty (20) onion samples, five (5) from each study site were used. Samples were examined using various culture media, and Germ tube test. Data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and chi-square test. The fungal organisms isolated were Saccharomyces spp, Fusarium spp, Rhizopus spp, Mucor spp, Aspergillus niger and Candida tropicalis. The fungus, Aspergillus niger had the highest percentage distribution of 30% while Candida tropicalis and Mucor spp had the least percentage of 10% each. The mean total colony count for fungi was highes...
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research
BJSTR. MS.ID.007301. The current study was carried out to investigate the prevalence and intensit... more BJSTR. MS.ID.007301. The current study was carried out to investigate the prevalence and intensity of helminth parasites in Macrognathus aculeatus procured from Swarighat and Keraniganj fish ghat of Dhaka. A total specimen of 35 Macrognathus aculeatus were autopsied during July 2019 to March 2020. Total 35 fishes were examined, of which 20 were infected with 68 parasites. The overall prevalence and intensity were found as 57.14% and 3.4±0.11 respectively. The prevalence of infestation in male and female were 57.9% and 56.25% respectively. Intensity was higher (4±0.24) in male than (2.67±0.184) in female. Macrognathus aculeatus were infected by 2 trematode (Acanthocolpus indicus and Octangioides sp.) and Octangioides sp. identified as new record of helminth sp., which is commonly a parasite found in reptiles. Regarding infestation in relation to three different length groups of host fish, indicating higher prevalence and intensity in lower length group (6-10.5 cm). Infection was negative and moderately correlated (r=-0.241) with length and not statistically significant. Young, aged male displayed high infection rate than female. Higher prevalence and intensity of infestation observed in intermediate weight group (100-200gm), here infection was moderate and negatively correlated (r=-0.489) with weight and statistically significant. Among various visceral organs, intestine possessed highest parasite burden. Metabronema magnum showed 100% prevalence in intestine. Male fish had the highest prevalence in rainy season and lowest in summer while, female had the highest in winter and low in rainy season. considerable economic impairment in the form of mortality, stunted
Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 2010
A total of 1894 specimens of Tympanotonus fuscata were obtained by random sampling with Ekman gra... more A total of 1894 specimens of Tympanotonus fuscata were obtained by random sampling with Ekman grab from Brenu Lagoon to determine the size distribution of the organism as a result of perceived human predation on the resource in the area. Samples of the edible snail were collected monthly from November 2003 to October 2004, and the physico-chemical parameters determined for the entire study period. Variations were observed in the quarterly mean density (numbers/cm 3) of the snails in all the four sampling stations A to D with values ranging from 18.67±4.81 to 99.00±17.80 at station A, 21.67±7.06 to 29.33±4.41 at station B, 21.70±10.50 to 71.70±12.30 at station C and 9.67±7.22 to 41.30±5.70/ cm 3 at station D. There were patchy distributions of the snail in the lagoon at replicate stations which might be due to the variation of physical conditions in the water. The height-weight relationship of the snail indicates negative allometric growth with high individual variability and the body weight was most closely related to the shell height (R 2 = 0.89). The snails in Brenu Lagoon were not growing to the large size this was observed in size frequency distribution. The modal size class was 1.5-1.9 cm. The domination of smaller snail size could be due to human predation pressure on the larger snails and or the effect of physical and chemical factors that prevail in Brenu Lagoon.
Annual Research & Review in Biology, 2022
Aim: Vegetables form a major component of the human diet; however, some agricultural practices ma... more Aim: Vegetables form a major component of the human diet; however, some agricultural practices may put consumers at risk of parasitic infections. There is high consumption of bitter leaf (Onugbu) in the rural part of Nigeria. They are eaten raw as medicinal herbs by some people. The culture of inadequate or poor washing of vegetables could pose significant and major health threats to the consumers. The aim of the study was to identify some of the parasites that may be attached to the locally consumed edible vegetable Vernonia amygdalina called Onugbu amongst Igbo speaking dialect in south eastern Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a survey that evaluated the parasitic contamination of bitter leaf grown in selected farms in Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Duration: The study lasted for six months. Methodology: V. amygdalina leaf samples were bought directly from the farmers at 300 Naira per rap. The examination of sample was carried out using se...
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health
Aim: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under ... more Aim: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The study was carried out to evaluate malaria prevalence amongst children less than five years old. Study Design: A cross sectional study was carried out. The study adopted a retrospective descriptive survey using the hospital records and diagnostic cross sectional survey by examination of blood samples across three variables: gender, age group and mosquito net usage. Duration: The study was done in 2021 from the month of March to April in the rural community. Methodology: Parasitological diagnosis was with Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2-based malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and microscopy of giemsa-stained blood smears. Demographic information was collected using questionnaire. Results: Three hundred (300) children aged less than five years malaria infection status was investigate, 174 (58.00% ) of them were fema...
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2021
Aim: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under ... more Aim: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The study was carried out to evaluate malaria prevalence amongst children less than five years old. Study Design: A cross sectional study was carried out. The study adopted a retrospective descriptive survey using the hospital records and diagnostic cross sectional survey by examination of blood samples across three variables: gender, age group and mosquito net usage. Duration: The study was done in 2021 from the month of March to April in the rural community. Methodology: Parasitological diagnosis was with Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2based malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and microscopy of giemsa-stained blood smears. Demographic information was collected using questionnaire.
Malaria is a major cause of morbidity especially in children less than five years of age. This st... more Malaria is a major cause of morbidity especially in children less than five years of age. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between malaria infection and nutritional status of some purposely selected children aged 0–36 months from hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria. Data were collected on nutritional status using anthropometric data – age, height, weight and midupper arm circumference (MUAC). Malaria infection status was obtained through microscopic examination of thick films blood smears. The prevalence of malnutrition (weight-for-height Z scores) among malaria uninfected in the community and hospital surveys was 26.7% and 9.2% respectively, while the prevalence among the malaria parasite infected children was 21.4% and 7.4% in the community and hospital respectively. The average number of malnourished children Original Research Article Okeke et al.; AJRIZ, 3(4): 61-74, 2020; Article no.AJRIZ.62537 62 with Z-scores <-2SD were slightly higher than WHO standa...
Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, 2020
Malaria is a major cause of morbidity especially in children less than five years of age. This st... more Malaria is a major cause of morbidity especially in children less than five years of age. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between malaria infection and nutritional status of some purposely selected children aged 0-36 months from hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria. Data were collected on nutritional status using anthropometric data-age, height, weight and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). Malaria infection status was obtained through microscopic examination of thick films blood smears. The prevalence of malnutrition (weight-for-height Z-scores) among malaria uninfected in the community and hospital surveys was 26.7% and 9.2% respectively, while the prevalence among the malaria parasite infected children was 21.4% and 7.4% in the community and hospital respectively. The average number of malnourished children Original Research Article Okeke et al.; AJRIZ, 3(4): 61-74, 2020; Article no.AJRIZ.62537 62 with Z-scores <-2SD were slightly higher than WHO standard. More malaria infected boys had Z-scores <-2SD compared to the WHO standard. Prevalence of malnutrition based on MUAC among malaria parasite infected children was very high (100% and 98.1% in community and hospital, respectively). The average number of stunted (height-forage Z-score) children in both community and hospital survey was very high compare to WHO standard. It may be concluded that there is a high rate of malnutrition based on MUAC among malaria infected children in Anambra State.
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