January 2018

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in non-human primates at a primate center at Franceville, Gabon

Toxoplasma gondii can cause fatal disease in both humans and non-human primates. Neospora caninum can also cause economic loss and disease to livestock. The distribution of antibodies against these parasites in non-human primates bred at the CIRMF Primate Center in Franceville, Gabon was determined. For their annual medical examination, T. gondii antibodies were identified using a modified agglutination test (MAT)....

Author(s): Jean Paul Akue, Natacha Efoua Tomo, Julie Badiambile, Hubert Moukana, Roger Antoine Mbou-Mountsimbi and Barthelemy Ngoubangoye  

January 2018

Prevalence of malaria and anaemia during the dry season in North Central and South Western Nigeria

Malariometric surveys provide information on epidemiological parameters used in assessing malaria burden for evidence-based decision making. This study provides information on some malariometric indices in two ecologically distinct areas in Nigeria. The study was conducted in New Bussa in Niger State (Sudan savannah) and Ijede in Lagos State (tropical rain forest). Study participants were screened for malaria, fever,...

Author(s): Adeola Y. Olukosi, Chimere O. Agomo, Oluwagbemiga O. Aina, Samuel K. Akindele, Hilary O. Okoh, Bartholomew C. Brai, Olusola  Ajibaye, Bassey A. Orok, Bamidele A. Iwalokun, Adeniyi K. Adeneye, Adedapo Adeogun, Olajumoke M. Akinyele, Chinedum T. Oparaugo, Grace A. Akintunde, Veronica N. Enya, Maureen Aniedobe, Olatoun W. Fesobi, Abiodun Olakiigbe and Samson Awolola  

January 2018

Low prevalence of soil transmitted helminths among children in rural areas in Senegal: A cross sectional survey

Soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH) represents a major public health problem in tropical regions. In many countries including Senegal, STH control strategies usually involve mass deworming campaigns. This study was carried out to assess the prevalence and distribution of intestinal parasites among children, several years after the initiation of mass deworming campaigns with mebendazole in Senegal. A cross sectional...

Author(s): Roger C. Tine, Thérèse Dieng, Khadime Sylla, Doudou Sow, Souleye Lelo, David Ngom, Jacques D. Ndour, Babacar Faye and Oumar Gaye