<i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> Infections Amongst School Children In Jos, Nigeria.
Authors
Goselle N. O.
Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Anegbe D.
Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Imandeh G. N.
Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Dakul D. A.
Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Onwuliri A. C. F.
Department of Plant Science and Technology, University of Jos
Abba O. J.
Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Udeh O. E.
South South International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programmes (ICAP), Mailman School of Public Health
Abelau A. M.
Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Abstract
A parasitological study of intestinal schistosomiasis among public/private primary and secondary school pupils in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria was conducted. Out of the 280 stool samples examined, 13(4.6%) were positive for S. mansoni parasites. Single, dual and multiple parasitic infections were recovered. The study provided some data on infections with intestinal parasites among the pupils/students in Jos, Nigeria, recommending that control and treatment of these infections is of great importance
Author Biography
Goselle N. O., Applied Entomology and Parasitology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Jos
Head and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences
