1. ASSESSMENT OF MALARIA AND TYPHOID COINFECTION AMONG INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING TELA PHCC IN GASSOL LGA TARABA STATE
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Background of the study
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Background of the study
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles Mosquito. Malaria has been t...
2. FEVER AS A PREDICTOR FOR MALARIA INFECTION AMONG INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING KOFAI PHCC IN ARDO-KOLA LGA TARABA STATE
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Malaria is a life threatening parasitic disease transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. In Nigeria, malaria is responsible for around 60% of the out-patient visits to health facilities, 30% of childhood death, 25% of death in children under one y...
3. ASSESSMENT OF MALARIA AND TYPHOID COINFECTION AMONG INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING TELA PHCC IN GASSOL LGA TARABA STATE
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles Mosquito. Malaria has been the focus of multiple declarations, and a range of targets have been set since...
4. THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MALARIA PREVENTION AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS ADMITTED TO STATE HOSPITAL, OTA OGUN STATE
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Malaria is caused by four different protozoa in the plasmodium genus: either Plasmodium Vivax, which is more prevalent in low endemic areas, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malaria, and the Plasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous of the four. The P...
5. A STATISTICAL REVIEW OF MALARIA CASES AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULT
Background of the study
The Malaria remains one of the most serious global health problems. There are an estimated one million deaths each year, with nearly seventy five percent (75%) occurring in children living in sub-Saharan Africa. The history of malaria stretc...
6. A STUDY OF THE MOSQUITO AS THE PRIMARY MALARIA VECTOR
The Plasmodium parasite, which is responsible for malaria, as well as nematode worms, such as Wuchereria bancrofti, which are responsible for filariasis, and a large number of arbo-viruses, such as yellow fever and dengue viruses, which are two diseases that have a significant impact in tropical...
7. EVALUATION OF SERUM PROTEIN LEVELS AND CIC LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL MALARIA
INTRODUCTION
Globally, Malaria is likely one of the first illnesses known to humans and has had a significant influence on the development of our culture. According to Margret & Suzzan (2019), the history of malaria and the horrific consequences it has on humans go...
8. ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE UTILIZATION OF TRADITIONAL HERBS IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Malaria is a potentially fatal disease that is spread from person to person by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2019). Malaria is caused by parasites that...
9. MALARIA PREVALENCE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ADMITTED TO IMO STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL OWERRI
ABSTRACT
A study was made to determine the malaria prevalence among pregnant women admitted to Imo State specialist hospital owerri between July to August 2012. Blood samples were collected from the patie...
10. THE PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ON ADDMISSION IN IMO STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL OWERRI
ABSTRACT
A study was made to determine the prevalence of malaria infection among pregnant women on admission in Imo State specialist Hospital Owerri between July to August 2012. Blood samples were collected from the patients and a thick blood fi...
11. MOSQUITO AS THE BASIC MALARIA VECTOR
ABSTRACT
The incidence of the infestation of plasmodium species (P.Falciparum, P. Vivax, P.Ovale, and P. alaria) which causes human malaria in Uyo metropolis was conducted at Uyo general hospital using their patients. Thick and thin, smear of blood...
12. A STUDY ON MOSQUITO AS A PRIMARY MALARIA VECTOR
ABSTRACT
The incidence of the infestation of plasmodium species (P.Falciparum, P. Vivax, P.Ovale, and P. alaria) which causes human malaria in Uyo metropolis was conducted at Uyo general hospital using their patients. Thick and thin, smear of blood were made and examined after proper st...
13. THE EFFECT OF MOSQUITO ON MAN
Abstract
The significance and effects of mosquito on man can never be overemphasized. No human being or other primates can live without good health, as the “adage” says that health is wealth. The aim of this study is to find out or reveal the effect of mosqu...
14. THE PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN
Statement Of The Problem
Malaria has become very common and is increasing in an uncontrolled way throughout Nigeria and world as whole, due to the bite of the female anopheles mosquito which carries the plasmodium in an attempt to eradicate this deadly...
15. EXAMINATION OF INCIDENCE OF MALARIA INFESTATION CAUSED BY DIFFERENT SPECIES OF PLASMODIUM (A CASE STUDY OF PARKLANE HOSPITAL ENUGU)
ABSTRACT
The incidence of the infestation of plasmodium species (P.Falciparum, P. Vivax, P.Ovale, and P. alaria) which causes human malaria in Enugu metropolis was conducted at Parklane...
16. THE EFFECT OF MOSQUITO ON MAN
Abstract
The significance and effects of mosquito on man can never be overemphasized. No human being or other primates can live without good health, as the “adage” says that health is wealth. The aim of this study is to find out or reveal the effect of mosqu...
17. DESIGN, SYNTHESIS, ANTIMALARIAL EVALUATION AND COMPUTATIONAL STUDIES OF SOME CHALCONE DERIVATIVES
ABSTRACT
Inspired by the previous findings on the structural requirements needed for good antimalarial activity by chalcones against Plasmodium proteases, seventeen chalcone derivatives were designed and synthesized using Claisen-Schmidt condensation of appropriate aldehydes and methyl...
18. ANTIMALARIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND DRUG RESISTANCE CHARACTERIZATION STUDIES OF PLASMODIUM SPECIES ISOLATES FROM PATIENTS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
About half of Nigerian population experience at least one episode of malaria per year, resulting in high morbidity and mortality and loss of economic value. Retrospective study of the profile of malarial patients and the antimalarial drugs prescribed at Umaru Musa Yaradua memor...
19. STUDY ON THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ARTEMETHER/LUMEFANTRINE IN THE TREATMENT OF UNCOMPLICATED PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM MALARIA AMONGST CHILDREN IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Globally, malaria is a major health concern because it causes high morbidity and mortality particularly in children under 5 years because of their low immunity. The development of resistance to chloroquine and sulphodoxine/pyrimethamine in many parts of the world has further wo...
20. THE EFFECT OF MEFLOQUINE CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS ON THE OUTCOME OF PREGNANCY IN WOMEN OF LOW AND HIGH PARITY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Malaria accounts for 25% -70% of infant, 30% of under- five and 7% -11% of maternal mortality in Nigeria. The World Health organization recommended malarial drug prophylaxis for pregnant women in malaria endemic areas to prevent the adverse consequences of malaria in pregnancy....
21. EFFECTS OF CO-ADMINISTRATION OF PROMETHAZINE AND ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE IN PLASMODIUM berghei berghei INFECTED MICE
ABSTRACT
Malaria is the 2nd leading cause of death from infectious diseases in Africa, after HIV/AIDS. It is a major public health problem in Nigeria where it accounts for most cases of hospital visits and deaths than any other country in the world. This study evaluated the effects of c...
22. IN VITROANTIMALARIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM ISOLATES FROM PATIENTS ATTENDING A HEALTH FACILITY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The continous emergence and spread of resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparumisolates to single and combined antimalarial drug has resulted to increase in mortality rate associated with the disease, especially in the African Continent as a whole and Nigeria in particular whe...
23. THE EFFECT OF QUININE-ARTESUNATE CO-ADMINISTRATION ON SOME BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN PLASMODIUM BERGHEI PARASITIZED SWISS ALBINO MICE AND RATS
ABSTRACT
Malaria has been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most Sub-saharan Africa and Southeastern Asia. Combination therapy has been recommended for treatment of malaria and this could lead to drug-drug interaction. This work titled “The effect of Quinine-Artesuna...
24. ANTI-PLASMODIAL EFFECTS OF POLYALTHIA LONGIFOLIA (VAR.) LEAF EXTRACTS AGAINST PLASMODIUM BERGHEI IN MICE
ABSTRACT Malaria is one of the most debilitating tropical parasitic diseases and the greatest cause of hospitalization and death. Recurring problems of drug resistance are reinforcing the need for finding new antimalarial drugs. In this respect, natural plant products are the main sources of biol...
25. ANTI-PLASMODIAL, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANALGESIC ACTIVITIES OF ALKALOID FRACTION OF Maytenus senegalensis LEAF IN MICE
ABSTRACT
The treatment inadequacy and toxicity associated with conventional anti-malarial, antiinflammatory and analgesic drugs calls for the search for alternatives from medicinal plants, particularly. In the present study, alkaloid fraction of Maytenus senegalensis leaf was evaluated...
26. EVALUATION OF BIOACTIVE METABOLITE CONTENTS, MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL AND ANTI-PLASMODIAL ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTS OF THE SPIDER Neoscona adianta
ABSTRACT
In spite of the extensive control efforts, over the years, mosquito still transmit serious human diseases, cause millions of deaths every year and the development of resistance to chemical insecticides resulting in rebounding vectorial capacity. This situation is aggravated wit...
27. EVALUATION OF HAEMATOLOGICAL PROFILES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN INFECTED WITH MALARIAL PARASITES IN BOSSO AND PAIKORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Malaria continues to be a major public health challenge especially in the African region despite the availability of anti malarial drugs and the application of several preventive strategies such as the use of insecticide treated nets, indoor residual spraying, and intermittent...
28. IN VIVO EFFICACY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF ROOT AND LEAF OF Morinda lucida IN Plasmodium berghei - INFECTED MICE
ABSTRACT
Therapeutic effects of the methanolic root extract and a combination of leaf and root extracts of Morinda lucida were evaluated for antiplasmodial activities. The phytochemical screening of the methanolic root extract showed the presence of saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, phen...
29. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES ON SOME MICROBIAL AND PARASITIC INFECTIONS OF NOMADIC FULANI HERDSMEN IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
Over the years, nomadic Fulani herdsmen have established different settlement camps outside the traditional villages of their indigenous host communities in Ebonyi State. With increasing concerns about the health condition of the nomads, this study was undertaken to investigate...
30. ANTIPLASMODIAL ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE AND CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS
ABSTRACT
The search for antimalarial compounds was necessitated by Plasmodium falciparum resistance to most antimalarial drugs. In endemic countries where malaria is prevalent, medicinal plants are often used to treat malaria. In this study, the in vitro antimalarial activities of crude...
31. COMPUTATIONAL INFERENCE TECHNIQUE FOR MINING STRUCTURED MOTIFS
ABSTRACT
One of the major challenges in bioinformatics is the development of efficient computational tools for mining patterns. Structured motifs, like DNA binding sites in organisms with peculiarities in their genomic sequence like malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum have not been...
32. MALARIA PARASITE AND IT'S EFFECT TO HUMAN HEALTH
ABSTRACT
The detection of malaria parasite in the blood, which is as the major aim of this project was carried out and experimental data shows the existence of three spp of the parasite in the human blood cell these are as follows:
(a) Plasmodium Falciparium
33. MODULATORY EFFECT OF METFORMIN AND ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE ON BLOOD COAGULATION IN DIABETIC MICE CO-INFECTED WITH MALARIA
ABSTRACT
Blood coagulation is a process describing conversion of soluble materials within the blood into an insoluble gel that plugs injury/break site within blood vessels; this process requires regulation. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, defect...
34. THE PREVALENCE OF MALARIA PARASITE AMONG ANTI-NATAL PATIENTS
ABSTRACT
A study was made to determine the the prevalence of malaria parasite among anti-natal patients in Imo State specialist Hospital Owerri between July to August 2012. Blood samples were collected from the patients and a thick blood film made....
