August 2014

Prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors for Toxocara canis infection in Nigerian dogs

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Toxocara canis infections in dogs. The study was conducted in three communities in Southwest Nigeria between January, 2011 and February, 2012. Faecal samples (n=474) were processed by modified Kato-Katz procedure. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess risk factors for T. canis. An overall...

Author(s): Akeredolu A. B. and Sowemimo O. A.  

August 2014

Factors associated with ascariasis among pre-school aged children in Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria

The risk factors predisposing children to ascariasis transmission in a peri-urban community of Osun state, Nigeria were investigated from November, 2012 to June, 2013. Preschool children aged 24 to 60 months were tested by faecal examination for Ascaris lumbricoides infection using Kato thick smears after information on personal biodata, access to water supply, sanitation, socio-economic status of their parents, hygiene...

Author(s): Ogunkanbi, A. E. and Sowemimo, O. A.