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Item Open Access Bloactivlty of Leaf Extract Hyptlssuaveolens(Bush tea) on Larvae of Anophelesgamblae Collected from Keffi Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-10-19) Ahmad, I.I.; Amuga, G.A.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Abdulmalik, A.A.Item Open Access Coprological Detection of Bovine FascOjjlosis in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria(Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nasarawa State University, keffi., 2019-03-20) Abubakar, Z.,; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Tonglura, J.D.C,; Amuga, G.A.; Andrew, Yako B.Bovine Fasciolosis is a vector - bom.e zoonosis and one of the most neglected tropical diseases that cause huge economic losses and poor animal conditions in Nigeria. The prevalence of Fasciolosis in Cattle slaughtered in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja was investigated. Faecal samples were collected from the cattle antemortem and analysed using copro ELISA test-kits and gross lesions were inspected at postmortem. Out of one hundred and eighty six (186) faecal samples analysed, over-all prevalence was 98(52.7%). From each abattoir was 38 (38.8%), 36 (36.7%) and 24 (24.5%) at Karu, Dei-Dei and Gwagwalada abattoirs respectively. Based on body condition scoring, infection rates were 39 (58.2%), 45 (58.4%) and 20 (47.6%) from cattle with poor, moderate and good body conditions accordingly. Males had a higher prevalence rate of 48 (50%) than females with 40 (44.4%). Based on the breed of cattle, infection rate of the diseases was 41 (66.1%), 39 (62.9%) and 20 (32.3%) in White fulani, Sokotogudali and Red bororo accordingly. Out of 186 cattle inspected at postmortem, 47 livers were condemned totally due to the presence of liver flukes (Fasciola species) in the hepatic parenchyma, fluke tracts, livers were friable and chirrotic. This led to an estimated loss of about three million, one hundred and two thousand naira (3,102,000.00). There was no statistically significant association between the infection and breed, sex and body condition score (p>0.05). Treatment of all cattle with an effective flukicides, vector control, enlightening of cattle farmers for proper intervention against fasciolosis are recommendItem Open Access Coprologlcal Detection of Bovine Fasclolosls In Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-05-05) Abubakar, Z.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Amuga, G.A.; Andrew, Yako B.Item Open Access DELAY IN SEEKING EARLY MALARIA TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN BY MOTHERS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA(Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2015-11-09) Marcus, Nengak Danjuma; Amuga, G.A.; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Abubakar, MahmudMalaria remains the leading cause of fever and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa,but prompt access to and appropriate treatment is an important life-saving malaria control strategy. This study examined why actions for early treatment of malaria in children are delayed by mothers in Nasarawa State using four indicators: duration between when symptoms of malaria are noticed and consultation for treatment, beliefs about the seriousness of the disease, knowledge of causation and decision making process. A multi-stage systematic random technique was adopted and a pre-tested structured questionnaire was administered to 1416 respondents in six local government areas. Simple descriptive and chi-square statistics were used to analyze the data. The study findings reveal that while 96.3% of the respondents believed that malaria is caused by the bite of mosquito, only 56.9% protect their children from mosquito bite which causes malaria. Slightly more than half of the mothers (54.0%) take their children suffering from malaria to a treatment centre within 24 hours. Treatment at home (91.0%) was the main decision taken y mothers when their children had malaria. About 76.9% believed that a child can die if malaria is not treated. When a child is ill with malaria, the mothers discuss it with their spouses (98.3%) and the father's decides (92.6%) treatment centre. Since mothers are likely to delay seeking for help, it may be necessary to educate them on how to recognize and treat uncomplicated malaria in children at home. This will help in restricting consultation to treatment centres only for complicated malaria cases. This strategy, which is home friendly, may considerably reduce problems of delay in treating malaria in children. The role of fathers in deciding what and when care is sought for a child suggests that they should be explicitly targeted in malaria education strategies.Item Open Access Early Wet Season Distribution of Anopheles Mosquitoes in Keffl Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-08-28) Umbugala, T.A.; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Hassan, S.C.; Ombugadu, A.; Amuga, G.A.Item Open Access ECTOPARASITES INFESTING LIVESTOCK IN THREE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS (LGAs) OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2012-03-05) Tongjura, J.D.C.; Amuga, G.A.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Azamu, Y.; Mafuiya, H.B.Item Open Access The effect of physico chemical parameter on the distribution of fresh water snails in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2021-09-20) Urude, R.O.; Amuga, G.A.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Oyibo, W.A.; Nebe, J.O.Item Open Access The effect of temperature on the survival of Simulium hargreavesi larvae reared in the laboratory(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State, University Keffi, 2008-06-05) Makpo, James Kpuk; Amuga, G.A.The performance of Stmuhum hargreasvesi larvae with regards to pupation success and pupal emergence at rwo temperatui e regimes were investigated. S. hargreavesi larvae showed better success a? the higher temperature of 2d ”C with a mean percentage pupation index of 30.0 and a mean percentage survival index of 619.5 The mean percentage pupation index at 19 °C was 21.7 with a mean survival index Of 511.2 suggesting that high temperatures favour survival and pupation. It is therefore apparent here that high temperature ana flow rates favour the development of the blackfly larvae in the laboratory. These observations can be useful in developing fly control strategies in Africa.Item Open Access EFFECTS OF IN TESTINAL PARASITES ON PUPILS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN TWO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KOKONA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA.(Department of Zoology, Nasarwa State University, Keffi., 2008-04-12) Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Amuga, G.A.This study investigated the impact of human intestinal parasites on school attendance of 179 pupils from two primary schools in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa Slate, Nigeria. Direct smear and formal-ether concentration methods were used for. parasitological screening offcacal samples. An overall prevalence of 65.4% was observed showing higher infection rate in males (67.0%) than females (63.4%). The prevalence of human intestinal parasites was significantly high among pupils of ages 11 15 years old (P < 0.05). Schistosoma mansoni and Enterobius venniuilaris occurred in very low infection rates (1.1%) and did not show any significant effect on school attendance. The prevalence of human intestinal parasites was significantly high (Kruskal Wallis tests, P < 0.001) among pupils with high rate of absenteeism (less than 50% school attendance). The implications of these findings to pupil's academic performance are discussed.Item Open Access GENDER RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN KWALL DISTRICT, BASSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA(Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2015-11-30) Amuga, G.A.; Marcus, Nengak Danjuma; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Abubakar, Mahmudwith some risk factors usually related to water contact activities in the area. A study to determine the gender risk factors associated with schistosomiasis infection in Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau state, Nigeria was conducted. Urine and stool samples were collected from 350 inhabitants in the area and processed using the concentration methods. Information on watercontact activities of the participants were obtained by direct observation. The overall prevalence of schistosomiasis in the area was 21.2%, dominated by females (22.8%) than males (19.6%). Three highrisk water contact activities were identified in this study: Agriculture (24.3%), recreation (21.7%) and domestic (20.2%). Two other factors: construction (18.7%) and other non-specific water functions (12.5%) were low-risk water contact activities in the area. The prevalence of schistosomiasis showed statistical significance between these the high-risk water contact activities in both age and gender of the participants (P<0.05). Treatment intervention through Mass Medicine Administration (MMA) using praziquantel for high risk group is recommended for the communities.Item Open Access Intestinal parasites amongst primary school children attending Ta’al Model Primary School in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2019-03-25) Tongjura, J.D.C.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Abdullahi, M.M.; Blessing, M.A.; Amuga, G.A.; Mafuyai, H.B.Item Open Access Postmortem Evaluation of Rabbit Carcasses Using Insect Populations in Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2021-11-19) Akpa, H.O.; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Amuga, G.A.; Ombugadu, Ruth JamilaItem Open Access PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF MONKEYS (ANTHROPOIDEA) AT PANDAM WILDLIFE PARK, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA.(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State, University Keffi, 2008-01-06) Amuga, G.A.; Makpo, James Kpuk; Oniye, S.J.; Mohammed, S.G.A study to evaluate the prevalence of common gastrointestinal parasites of monkeys (Anthropoidea) at Pandam Wildlife Park, Plateau State, Nigeria zvas conducted betzveen April and August, 2006. Fifty-one faecal samples from three different locations at the park were collected and examined by formol-cther concentration method. Thirty-two of the samples were identified to be those of Tantalus Monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) while nineteen were for Baboons (Papio anubis). Forty seven of the samples constituting 92.2% were positive for intestinal parasites. Seven species of gastrointestinal parasites were encountered in the following proportions: Entamoeba histolytica (27.7%), hookworm (10.6%), Ascaris lumbricoides (17.0%), Enterobius vermicularis (4.3%), Physaloptera spp. (2.1%) and Strongyloides spp. (17.0%). Cases of mixed infections were those of E. histolytica and hookworm (4.3%), E. histolytica/S trongyloidcs (2.1%). The findings of this research show that intestinal parasites are endemic among Baboons and Tantalus Monkeys at Pandam Wildlife Park. The implications of this resultf orzvildlife conservation, ccotorism and fiational development are discussedItem Open Access SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION OF Simuiid larvae (Simuliidae) IN NASARAVVA STATE, NIGERIA(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2014-01-22) Tongjura, J.D.C.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Amuga, G.A.; Mafuyai, H.B.Item Open Access SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION OF Simuiiid larvae (Simuliidae) IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA.(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2014-06-02) Tongjura, J.D.C.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Amuga, G.A.; Mafuyai, H.B.Item Open Access SPECIES RICHNESS AND DISTRIBUTION OF BLACKFLIES (DIPTERA: SIMULIIDAE) IN RIVERS OF SOUTHERN ZONE OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2016-02-27) Tongjura, J.D.C.; Amuga, G.A.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Marcus, Nengak Danjuma; Ishaleku, D.; Mafuyai, H.B.Item Open Access Susceptibility of female Anopheles Mosquito to Pyrcthroid (Alphacympermetlirin 0.5%) and Carbamate (Propoxur 0.1%) in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State North Central Nigeria.(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2016-09-20) Hassan, S.C.; Olayinka, M.D.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Eke, S.S.; Abddul, S.; Luka, Petrus J.; Samdi, L.M.; Amuga, G.A.Item Open Access Susceptibility of female Anopheles mosquito to pyrethroid Malaria is caused by five species of parasite that affect (Alphncympcrmcthrm 0.5%) and Carbamate (Propoxur 0.1%) in Kcfff Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, north-central Nigeria(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2018-03-23) Hassan, S.C.; Olayinka, M.D.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Eke, S.S.; Abdul, S.; Luka J.; Petrus, U.I.; Samdi, L.M; Amuga, G.A.Item Open Access VECTOR COMPETENCE AND TRANSMISSION rates of onchocerciasis in two local GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2016-02-22) Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Matur, B.M.; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Amuga, G.A.Item Open Access Vector competence and transmission rates of Onchocerciasis in Two Local Government areas of Nasarawa State, Nigeria.(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2006-04-23) Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Amuga, G.A.; Tongjura, J.D.C.