Background: This study was carried to evaluate the prevalence of geohelminthes in soils found around refuse dumpsites in Emohua, Rivers State, South South, Nigeria and its public health significance. A total of 240 soil samples were collected randomly from soils found around refuse dumpsites in (Rumuakande, Rumuche, Mgbuitanwo, and Isioducommunites) Emouha Local Government Area. Sixty samples each were collected from each community between July to September. Methods: Using centrifugal flotation method, soil samples were analysed to determine the presence of geohelminths. Soil parameters also examined were soil texture, colour and pH. Results: One hundred and twenty-one (50.4%) of the soil samples were found to be positive with human geohelminth eggs or larva, with Ascaris lumbricoides accounting for 58 (24.2%), Original Research ArticleStrongyloides spp. 34(14.1%), Ancylostoma duodenale 16(6.7%), and Trichuris trichiura 13(5.4%) which was statistically significant (P>.05). From the four communities sampled, Mgbuitanwo had prevalence of 36(15%), Isiodu 34(14.2%), Rumuche 26(10.8%), and Rumuakande with 25(10.4%). The prevalence rate in each of the communities was statistically significant (P>.05). Results equally showed loamy soil with mean 2.8 ± 1.1 S.D, sandy soil mean 1.7 ± 1.1 S.D, and clay soil mean 0.04 ± 0.3 S.D. Black soil had total mean 1.7 ± 1.6 S.D, and brown soil with mean 2.2 ± 1.8 S.D. Result from pH reading was mean 6.3 ± 0.6. Conclusion: People who scavenge should well kitted to avoid risk of being infected by any of the observed geohelminth.

This investigation was conducted between March 2010 and November 2011, to determine the prevalence and transmission of haemoparasites amongst Fulani pastoralists in six communities of Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria-Ahoada -East, Elele, Eleme, Elelenwo, Oyigbo and Bori. 2mls of intravenous blood samples were collected from 593 Fulani pastoralists. Thick and thin blood smear techniques were utilized and thin film was stained with Delafield's haematoxylin. Of the entire pastoralists sampled, 538(90.7%) were positive for different heamoparasites, showing 564 (78.2%) for Plasmodium falciparum, while 74(2.5%) were positive for microfilariae of human filariasis. The microfilariae recovered, showed prevalence of 27 (4.6) for Loa loa; 38(6.4%) for Mansonella perstans and 9(1.5%) for Wuchereria bancrofti. No Oncherca volvulus was recovered during the study. Differences in the prevalence of haemoparasitic infections varied significantly in the six communities (x 2 =14.6, df = 3, p>0.05). The prevalence of haemoparasites was higher in Elelenwo community, with 114(99.1%). Sex-related prevalence showed, 326(88.3%) in males and 172(76.8%) in females. The haemoparasitic infections among male and female Fulani pastoralists were statistically significant, males: (x 2 =145.1, df 4, P>0.05), females :( x2=92.9, df = 4 p>0.05). Infections of haemoparasites within age groups varied significantly (x 2 =26.9, df =3, p>0.05) with 21-30 years having the highest prevalence of 119(98.3%). A decline in prevalence was observed among 50 years and above age group. Multiple infections in males were 32(8.7%), while females were 8(3.6%).Thus, multiple infections were higher in males than females. No W. bancrofti was recorded in the females .Occupation-related prevalence was significant within the study populations (x 2 26.9, df =3, p>0.05), and the highest prevalence recorded among the nomads, with 336(96.8%). This study examined the interacting factors enhancing the high prevalence of haemoparasitic infections and further suggests, the provision of social amenities by government and other medical agencies to reduce haemoparasitic burden among pastoralists. ©JASEM http://dx

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Introduction: Malaria and intestinal helminthes infections are major public health problem in low and middle-income countries affecting over 2 million people across the globe. Objectives: This survey was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria and intestinal parasites among Muslim school children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Methodology: Four Muslim schools: kab model school Rumuagolu, Manbaul hikma Eliozu, An-nur school Rumuodomaya and Al-ameen school Eneka. One hundred and fifty (150) blood and stool samples were collected randomly from the pupils (70 males and 80 female; age range 5-12 years) and examined between the Months of May to July 2018. Results: The overall prevalence of 50.7%, and 43.3% was recorded for malaria and intestinal helminthes respectively. The prevalence for malaria was 32.5%, 63.0%, 58.0% and 50.0%. Intestinal helminthes was 30%, 53.3%, 42.0% and 53.0% for kab, Manbaul hikma, An-nur and Al-ameen Schools respectively. The frequency of parasites encountered was as follows, Strongyloides stercoralis 8.7%, Ascaris lumbricoides 14.0%, Enterobious vermicularis 1.3%, Necator americanus 5.3%, Ancylostoma duodenale 4.7%, and Trichuris trichuria 9.3%. Malaria and intestinal helminthes infection was highest in females with 51.2% and 45.0% respectively. Pupils between ages 9-10 had the highest infection rate of (54.0%) for malaria while ages 7-8 had the highest prevalence of 47.7% for intestinal helminthes. Co-infection was 22.0%, 23.0%, 22.0% and 32.0% for kab, Manbaul hikma, An-nur and Al-ameen Schools Respectively. Conclusions: The overall infection for malaria and intestinal helminthes was high. Therefore, regular de-worming of the pupils by parents, and health education are necessary to keep the prevalence in check. This study may also be used to predict risk for communities under consideration.

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