2018
DOI: 10.4314/nvj.v39i3.4
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An evaluation of intestinal parasites in edible frogs (<i>Hoplobatracus</i> spp) sold for consumption in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract: To determine the presence of eggs, oocysts and larvae of intestinal parasites in edible frogs (Hoplobatrachus species) sold for human consumption in Hanwa Zaria, Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria. Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) samples of edible frogs (n = 225) were collected from the frog market (FM) at Hanwa, Zaria. The samples were analysed for parasites eggs, oocysts and larvae using zinc sulphate-sucrose floatation method of specific gravity 1.21, sedimentation tests followed by microscopy. Parasitic eggs,… Show more

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“…However, the female host had a higher mean intensity (6.76 ± 0.18) than male (4.5 ± 0.20) invasive anurans. This report agrees with the study of Kia et al . (2018) , where a 92 % prevalence rate of gastrointestinal parasites from male Hoplobatrachus sp.…”
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confidence: 94%
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“…However, the female host had a higher mean intensity (6.76 ± 0.18) than male (4.5 ± 0.20) invasive anurans. This report agrees with the study of Kia et al . (2018) , where a 92 % prevalence rate of gastrointestinal parasites from male Hoplobatrachus sp.…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 94%
“…Another reason is that male frogs are more malnourished than females, especially during the dry season. It results in high activity, making them susceptible to parasitic burden ( Kia et al ., 2018 ). The test also showed that the distribution of parasites is the same among ages (p=0.096).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Elles font partie des 17 amphibiens (grenouilles et crapauds) enregistrés au Burkina Faso (Mohneke et al, 2010b). Parmi les deux espèces rencontrées dans la province, Hoplobathrachus occipitalis prédomine dans les captures en raison de sa bonne adaptation aux conditions arides de la zone (Penner et al, 2010 ;Kia et al, 2018 ;Oungbe et al, 2018). Marina (2016) rapporte qu'elle serait la seule espèce exploitée dans la province.…”
Section: Traits De Menaces Des Grenouillesunclassified
“…Cette vocation est rencontrée dans la quasi-totalité des pays Africains où les grenouilles sont exploitées. C'est le cas en République Démocratique du Congo, au Burundi, au Cameroun, au Benin, au Nigeria et à Madagascar (Mohneke et al, 2010c ;Onadeko et al, 2011 ;Efenakpo et al, 2016 ;Kia et al, 2018). Si dans le Ganzourgou, l'exploitation des grenouilles vise la satisfaction du marché local, cela n'est pas le cas au Benin, au Nigéria, au Cameroun ou à Madagascar où l'exploitation des grenouilles est orientée vers les marchés extérieurs ou les circuits interurbains pour les grands hôtels (Mohneke et al, 2010c).…”
Section: Traits De Menaces Des Grenouillesunclassified
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