Umar Y.a

Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Socio-Economic Status and Prevalence of P. falciparum Infection in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Individuals in Parts of Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Karderam, B.D^*, Dominic, B. M, Umar Y.A, Ahmad, B.S, Baba, B.A., Yusuf, R.

Plasmodium falciparum malaria accounts for up to 80% of malaria cases worldwide, and by far the most important malaria parasite in Africa and it is responsible for over 90% of all malaria cases in Nigeria, with varied symptoms. The risk of malaria infection varies widely according to geographical region, seasons, environment and socio-economic stat...

DOI: 10.67614/njm.2021.e6lo0gl7

Dec, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 2 118 views 98 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 2

Trypanosome Infections in Tsetse Flies Caught in Selected Areas of Southern Kaduna

Anchau R.G.^*, Umar Y.A, Denwe S.D, Daudu M, Abdulrahim S., Ogar M.U, Dauda H., Saminu A., Tambuwal Z.A, Rabiu A.I.

Detection of trypanosomes in selected areas of southern Kaduna; Pantaki, Kagarko LGA of Kaduna state was carried out between 2016 - 2017. One hundred and thirty-nine (139) Glossina palpalis palpalis and 69 Glossina tachinoides were dissected and examined for trypanosome infection using dissection and light examination (Olympus) microscopes. A total...

Dec, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 2 91 views 92 downloads

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