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ABUNDANCE OF MOSQUITOES OF SOME SELECTED AREAS ON THE JOS PLATEAU, NIGERIA
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2006-04-14) Andrew, Yako B.; Anyanwu, G.I.; Ogo, N.I.; Auta, K.I
Mosquitoes generally are pests, and their bites make life unbearable and uncomfortable,;. present case study suggests that larger water holdings in and around our homes lead to an increase stages of larval‘development. Some species of mosquitoes described and identified thus, include; Culex annidioris, Ctilex,pipients fatigansj Aedes aedimorphus cuunwiini; Aedes aedi/nerphus domesticus, Anopheles moucheti, and Anopheles funesUts complex.. I wo tribes of mosquitoes: The Anophilis which arc vectors of human malaria and culicini of bird malaria • . as well their medical importance, are being discussed. Others are known today as dangerous vectors. The. //lain , difference being a simple feature of lliuir behaviour whether or not they-bile map i.e. anthropopldlic or animals i.c. ■ zoophilia Ho wever, there was no mean difference, in the distribution of mosquitoes specie in selected areas on the ./ox Plateau given that P<4.-26 (ANOVA~P<95 critical value) and there was a mean difference in the total . population of mosquitoes, collected in various pools in selected areas on l{le Jos Plateau given that P>3.6S iANOVA~P>95 critical value).
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ANALYSIS OF HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION IN SOIL AFFECTED BY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM MECHANIC VILLAGE IN KEFFI NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Geography, Nasarawa State State University Keffi, 2019-03-06) Makpo, James Kpuk; Asarya, A.; Muhammad, A.
This paper discussed soil properties, heavy metals and their concentration in the soil samples from two selected areas of auto mechanic workshops and the University campus at a depth of 0-15cm. 5g of soil from each of the four samples collected, was crushed with mortar and pestle and diluted into liquid with HNO3 & HCI using X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The result revealed the control soil had more sand percentage of (67%) and moisture (5.30%) than the affected soil and other physicochemical properties higher in the affected soil sample than the control soils sample. pH'(H20) (6.6), pH (CaCI2) (5.7) CEC (9.1 mol/kg), OM, (5.6%), Clay (3.97), PSD (7.2 mg/kg). Concentration of heavy metals revealed that Si (12423.707), Al (8855.606), Mg (4405.253), Ca (1777.265) & ti (1794.039) were in the control sample. In the affected sample, Fe (4837.824±), P (268.227j, Cl (133.350), Ni (10.576), Cu (10.938), Co (21.307), Zn (129.885), Mn (141.365), Sr (3598.444) & S (1413.349). The high concentration of heavy metals jn the mechanic village will adversely affect the plants and animals in the area. It carf'^isp!-.result in damage of nervous system, kidney, skin irritation and hypertension:’"It was'''recommended that substances containing heavy metals should not be disposed in farm lands or any dumpsites close to residential areas.
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Anti-microbial properties of the ethanolic extracts of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) on Escherichia,,coli and Pseudomonas Ereuginosa
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2011-04-26) Auta, K.I,; Galadima, A.A,; Bassey, J.U,; Olowoniyi, O.D,; Moses, O.O,; Andrew, Yako B.
The antimicrobial properties of various extract of Zingiber officinale (ginger) against- Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa that are common causes of gastrointestinal track infection were investigated using (he Agar and tube diffusion method. The result obtained revealed lhal eihorolic extract of ginger gave the widest, zone of inhibition against one out of the two test organisms at the con centra lion of 20mg/ml. However, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was. more sensitive to the extract, ft was also observed that the solvent of extraction and its varying concentrations affected the sensitivity of the.two test organisms to the plant extract, showing that ginger has antimicrobial activities on die test organisms due to its inhibitory .effect thus confirming its use in folk medicine.
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ASPECTS OF BIOLOGY OF BARBUS OCCIDENTALIS (CYPRINIDAE) FROM RIVER UKE, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCE, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI,, 2019-11-12) Chika, Blessing Chisom
Studies on aspects of biology of Barbus occidentalis (Cyprinidae) in River Uke, Nasarawa State, Nigeria was conducted during wet and dry seasons. La Motta Tracer (model 1766) was used to determine the physicochemical parameters. 219 specimen were obtained from fisher folks on landing site using fishing gears such as cast nets, traps from march-august. The specimen were used to determine morphometric parameters (length, weight, depth, eye diameter), age using the scales, fecundity with gonad and stomach content analysis using numerical and frequency of occurrence methods. The study showed that the mean values of the physicochemical parameters obtained were D.O 2.5-5.1mg/L, Temperature 27.0-32.1oC, pH 6.8-8.0, salinity 20-70ppm, TDS 70-110ppm, EC 20-161μS. The weight of Barbus occidentalis sampled ranged from 15.0-996.9g. The highest male weighed 996.9g while the highest female weighed 620g. The length and weight relationship of Barbus occidentalis were (r=0.858) and regression exponent (b<3) in both sex. Only four age groups 0+, 1+, 2+,3+ where noted during the study period. The stomach content analysis result shows that the fish fed mostly on phytoplankton (Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Filamentous algae), three groups of zooplankton encountered were copepods, cladocerans and nematode, and they also fed substantially on anthropods, fish remains, insect larval and benthos organisms. The gut weight showed no significant difference between wet and dry season 0.645 (p>0.01). Fecundity ranges from 1257-6576, the relationship between fecundity and other parameters were highly significant (0.928) indicating positive correlation between biological parameters and fecundity. The physicochemical parameters obtained were higher than those of the wet season, the length and weight relationship of Barbus occidentalis showed positive correlation and regression exponent showed negative allometric growth pattern. The mean condition factor K showed that the condition and the wellbeing of a Barbus occidentalis is good, there is a correlation between some physicochemical parameter of River Uke and biological parameters of the specimen. The four age groups noted during the study period means the fish is over-exploited. Stomach content analysis result shows that the fish is omnivores. The physicochemical parameters obtained were within acceptable range for aquatic life. The result of this study has revealed that the fish were in good condition with high reproductive potentials. Hence adequate regulation is required as to enhance sustainability of this important fish in River Uke
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Aspects of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Bodna River in Kwali Area Council Abuja, Nigeria
(Department of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-03-04) Sani, B.M.,; Okunsebor, S.A.; Banyigyi, A.H.
In this study, the Bodna River was analyzed for some physicochemical parameters. The main aim of the study was to determine the effect of human activities on the physical, chemical and biological properties of the river, and to enhance systemable usage for conservation and management. The water quality parameters examined were Temperature, pH, Transparency, Salinity, Total dissolved solids (TDS), Dissolved oxygen (DO) and Electrical Conductivity (EC) for the four sampling stations from May 2018 to April 2019. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the pH values of the river ranging between (7.16 to 7.20) in all the sampling stations. The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed significance differences (p<0.05) in other parameters across the months. The result showed that air temperature ranged from 32.10±0.73 to 36.15±0.l7^°c, water temperature from 30.20±0.94 to 34.30±0.22°c, transparency ranged front 5.9±0.6lcm to I8.7±6.l7cm, Salinity varied 2.08±0.06 to 3.15±0.50 mg/1. Total dissolved solid (TDS) was between 33.50±7.91 and 83.85±21.06mg/l. Dissolved oxygen (DO) ranged from 6.23±0.05 to S.28±0.10 mg/1 and Electrical conductivity (EC) ranged from 40.00±4.32 to 87.25±19.97D/s. The parameters were correlated within the stations. The results from the study showed that most of the physicochemical parameters were within the accepted values for consumption, biodiversity, productivity, domestic usage and are below pollution level.
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Assessment of Goodness of Fit Tests
(Department of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2020-01-13) Cheka, B.C.; Banyigyi, A.H.; Ameh, S.M.
Analysis ol the stomach contents of Barbus occidental is from River Uke, Nasarawa Slate, Nigeria was studied using 219 Barbus occidentals samples collected between March - August 2017. Food and feeding habit of the sample was done using numerical, frequency of occurrence and volumetric methods. The result showed that the fish fed mostly on phytoplankton (Cyanophyceae (15.84%), Chlorophyceae (12.29%), Filamentous algae (1.09%), three groups of zooplankton encountered were copepods (0.41%), cladocerans (5.56%) and nematode (20.94%), and they also fed substantially on anthropods (7.16%), fish remains, insect larval (1.19%) and benthos organisms (5.68%), the study indicated that the fish is omnivores. There was no significant difference (p>0.01) on the item consumed in wet and dry seasons. The information gathered from this present study serves as a guideline for further research on the river
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ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS IN WATER CONTAMINATED WITH PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State, University Keffi, 2019-08-08) Makpo, James Kpuk; Ameh, S.M.; Gambo, Y.P.
This work assessed the presence of heavy metals in water contaminated with petroleum products in Keffi Local Government Area. Two water sampling stations were selected based on the stratified method of sampling of Antau River. Station A was located along Federal Government College Keffi popularly known as Antau Bridge where Agricultural and mechanical activities, with sales of petroleum product took place. Station B was located at Dadin-Kowa known as Gadamanu where human activities such as bathing and washing took place which served as control. The distance between stations is 1km. The procedural plan of this study was monthly sampling of water from both Stations. Materials such as funnel, sampling container, distilled water, conical flask, filter paper, 50ml polypropylene centrifuge tube, cooler were used. Heavy metal concentrations were determined using X - ray Fluorescent Spectroscopy (XRF) at the Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Ahrnadu Bello University Zaria. The water parameters of the four samples were determined using the Extech instrument. The result on Physico - chemical parameters revealed the values obtained from contaminated water samples to be pH (7.31), Dissolved Oxygen (1.14), Electrical Conductivity (8.22), Total Dissolved Solid (4.13), Temperature (27.45) and Salinity (0.091) while the controlled Station at point B were pH (7.43), DO (7.35), EC (3.14), TDS (1.54), Temperature (26.75), Salinity (0.094) respectively. From the result obtained, the heavy metal contaminated samples had the following values: Mg (29.3ldb), A1 (218.69±), Si (230.12±), S (1153.65±), Cl (54.25±), Ca (106.56±), Ti (23.66±), Cr (3.15±), Fe (15.92±), Cd (7.54±). For the control sample at point B, the following values were obtained: Mg (27.49±), A1 (223.71±), Si (243.21±), S (94.84±), Cl (23.52±), Ca (28.44±), Ti (32.99±), Fe (16.63±), Cd (7.67±) respectively. The P-value was 0.8105 (p>0.05) for the water quality parameters while for the concentration of heavy metal P-value was 0.2054 (p>0.05), which indicated a non significant difference between the concentrations of elements. However, the concentration values of heavy metals in the contaminated water at Station A and control water samples at Station B were higher than the World Health Organization values (Standard) for drinking water
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Assessment of students and teachers perception toward challenges of COVID- 19 pandemic in Nasarawa State secondary schools, Nigeria
(Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2021-10-07) Salihu, A. Galle; Kana, Ebini A.A.; Audu, Tanko Danlami
The COVID-19 pandemic saw the abrupt shutting down of secondary education and students were told to vacate campuses as one of the measures to curb further infections. On the bases of these, the study investigated assessment of students and teachers perception toward challenges of COVID-19 pandemic in Nasarawa State secondary schools, Nigeria. Two research questions and its corresponding hypotheses were used and descriptive survey design was adopted. The population consisted of all 8,850 teachers and Students 400 were selected as a simple size of this study through random sampling techniques across five senior secondary schools. Students and Teachers Perception Questionnaire on COVIC-19 Pandemic (STPQCP) contained 12 items. STPQCP was validated by experts yielded 0.82 validity index and 0.84 reliability index using Cronbach Alpha. STPQCP was administered and the data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics to answered research questions and t-test and ANOVA was used to test null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significant.
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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.
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CASES OF MALARIA AND TYPHOID FEVER CO-INFECTIONS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY CLINIC, KEFFI, NIGERIA
(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2010-06-23) Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Ishaleku, D.; Abubakar, O.Y.
Jn this study, 2000 blood samples were collected among the patients attending Nasarawa State University clinic with the symptoms for malaria and typhoid fever between January and June, 2009. Parasitological examination was employed in which both thin and thick blood smears were prepared for diagnosing malaria parasites, while widal test was used for the diagnosis of typhoid parasites. ^The results showed that 114 (5.70%) patients were positive for malaria parasites (Plasmodium falciparum), 145 (7.25%) were positive for the co-infection of malaria and typhoid fever, while 79 (3.95%) were positive for typhoid fever. Statistically, there was significant difference between co-infection of malaria pararsites/ typhoid and gender (x2 - 3.841, df = 1, P< 0.05), age group (x2 - 87.5, df = 5, P<0.05). There was a significant difference between the coinfection of malaria parasites/ typhoid and patient's occupation (x2 = 11.07, df = 5, P <0.05)., There was significant difference in the studied factors and malaria parasites as well as typhoid parasites infection P<0.05. From this study it is noted that malaria/ typhoid co-infection is a public health problem, which requires adequate diagnosis and proper choice of drugs for effective treatment of patients.
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CD4+ count AIDS patient infected, with pathogenic microsporidiosis in Benue State, Nigeria
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2006-09-12) Andrew, Yako B.; Duhlinska, D.D.; Molta, N.B.; Omalu, I.C.J.
Pathogenic microsporidian was established among 96 AIDS-infected individuals where 966,42 (2.1%) males were confirmed positive with CD4+ count less than <335 cell/mm3 and-in the female category 1,042,54 (5.7%) had infection with CD4+ count less than <420 cell/mm3 at the first CD4+ count. Because of the pathogenic strain of microsporidiosis, diarrhoea was observed alongside other clinical symptoms at the second CD4+ count after 90 days, among the age of . 30-39 years old, the CD4+ count gradually droped to less than <200 cell/mm3 indicating high risk, of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and opportunistic infection established. However, there was no significant relationship among sexes given that, Z=1.039 <± 1.96 in other words, microsporidian was depended on age which shows a very close significant relationship among age groups (p- 815 > 0.05).
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES AND FOOD PROPERTIES^? LIMA BEAN (PTJASEOLUS LUNATUS L.) SEEDS GROWN IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2010-06-17) Aremu, M.O.; Salau, R.B.; Olowoniyi, F.D.; Ambo, I.A.; Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Maxwell, C.K.
The nutritional composition and functional properties*of lima bean were studied using standard analytical techniques. The results gave proximate composition as follows: moisture, ash, crude fat, crude protein, crude fibre and carbohydrate were 3.8 2.10, 4.0 1.50, 3.2 0.50, 2.5.9 2.30, 2.50 0.05 and 60.6%, respectively. The results also showed that the predominant mineral was Ca (147AmgflOOg) followed by Mg (I42.2mg/I00g). Other minerals determined were Fe, P, Mn, Ni, Na, K, Cu, Zn and Crwith concentrations of 56.0,10.7, 2.6,1.7,1.4, 1.3, 1.31 p.4 and 0.2mg/100g sample, respectively while harmful metals such as Cd and Pb were not at the detectable range of.AAS. The sample contained nutritionally useful quantities of most of the essential amino acids with the first limiting amino acid as Met + Cys (0.49g/100g crude protein). Functional properties results were: foaming capacity (6.0 2.5%), foaming stability (75.0 1.0%), water absorption capacity (360.0 6.0%), oil absoi-ption capacity (356.0 1.5%), emulsion capacity (50.0 5.0gmV), emulsion stability (65.0 3.0gmL1), least gelaiionconcentration (12.0 2.0%) and bulk density (0.39356 0.5gmV). The studied sample could therefore be good sources of protein and supplement cereal diets in raising the biological value significantly.
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CO-INFECTION OF THYPHOID FEVER AND MALARIA AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING YOLA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, ADAMAWA STATE-NIGERIA
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2014-04-20) Chessed, G.; Andrew, Yako B.; Danailu, G.
Malaria and typhoid fevers are major scourges that people suffer from in tropical countries. Both infections have similar symptoms, requiring accurate and careful laboratory diagnosis for effective treatment. A total of 180 blood samples were randomly collected from patients attending Specialist Hospital Yola, with the clinical symptoms for malaria and S. vyphi and examined for malaria and S. Typhi infection. One hundred and thirty.> one (72.8%), were positive for malaria, males (20.56%) while females (52.22%). Sixty.f eight. (5.3.3%) were positive for S. Typhi, males (16.11%)), while females (53.3%). X2 analysis showed no significant relationship between malaria and typhoid in relation to age and sex. (P—0.05, —12.592. X2cal —0.824 and P—0.05. =3.84X2cal = 1.29 respectively). There was high (37,8%)) co-infection with malaria and Salmonella, among patients. The incidence of malaria and typhoid fever co-infection will greatly reduce ' if blood culture is used in the diagnosis of typhoid in malaria endemic regions.
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COLOUR AFFINITY TO MOSQUITO OVIPOSITION IN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, NASARAYVA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI
(Department of Zoology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2012-03-25) Ombugadu, Ruth Jamila; Tongjura, J.D.C.; Samuel, M.D.
A study on colour affinity was carried out in artificial container colours under field conditions. A total of eight different container colours of 2L plastic containers were .used as artificial mosquito composition containers. These were filled with equal quantity of water and placed in the botanical garden, Department of Biological Sciences, Nasarawa Stare University Kelli. The containers were observed every day for mosquito larvae. The mosquito larvae were collected and identified. A total of 463 larvae belonging to three genera, A cries, Culcx and Anoplji'lcs wax identified. The highest occurring genus was Acdcs with 252 (54.4%) larvae, followcdby Culcx 1,67 (36.1%) larvae and Anopheles with 44 (9,5%) larvae. The* colour affinity of mosquito oviposition was in this order: Black 117 (25.3%), Purple 81 (17.5%), Brown 65 (14.0%), Red 59 (12.7%), Blue 51 (11.0%), Green 40 (8.6%), Yellow 30 (6.5%) and white 20 (4.3%). The species occurrence with respect to container colours differ significantly ( P< 0.05) and the species occurrence with respect to months also differed significantly (P<0.05). The result of this study indicates that colours play great role in mosquito abundance in environment.^Therefore, the avoidance of indiscriminate disposal of artificial coloured containers in our communities should be encouraged.
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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE BIOREMADITION OF CADMIUM FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT BY MELON HUSK MODIFIED WITH SULPHURIC ACID AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE
(department of Zology, 2015-09-21) Nwankwo, O.D.; Ewuim, S.C.; Mogbo, T.C.
Melon husk, a readily available agricultural waste product was used as a low-cost potential adsorbent to remove cadmium and from industrial effluents. Adsorption studies were carried out on two different activated melon husks as afimetion of parameters such as contact lime, adsorbent dosage and adsorbate concentration. Cadmium removal was found to be dependent on the three parameters with maximum removal attained at 50 min with l.Og for sodium hydroxide (NaOH) activated melon husks and at 70 min with 0.6 g for sulphuric acid (H7SO4) activated melon husk. The metal was mostly removed at low adsorbate concentration. Adsorption isotherms correlated well with both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models and their R2 values are 1 for both. Experimental data were also evaluated to find out kinetic characteristics of the adsorption process. Adsorption process for the target heavy metal ion was found to follow pseudo-second order adsorption kinetics. While their? values are 0.7979 and 0.8486 for both H2SO4 and NaOH modified melon husks. The r values showed that both H2SO4 and NaOH modified melon husks are efficient adsorbents with NaOH more efficient. Activated melon husk, a readily available adsorbent was found to be efficient in the uptake of Cd(ll) ions in industrial effluents, thus, making it an excellent alternative for the removal of heavy metals from water and waste water
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Concentration of Heavy Metals In Soil around Dumpsites in Jimeta and Ngurore, Adamawa State, Nigeria
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2018-03-19) Chessed, G.; Sakiyo, D.C,; Andrew, Yako B.
Rapid urbanization and industrialization in developing countries have been associated with production and deposition of hazardous wastes in the soil environments. Heavy metals arc major components of these wastes and have been implicated in several metal-related diseases and food poisoning in man: This study examined the concentration of Iron (Fe), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), and Cadmium (Cd) heavy metals in soil near dumpsites of.fimcla and Ngurore, Yola North Local Government Areas (LG As), Adamawa State. Soil samples from 0-20cm layer depth were collected in triplicates and analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Results reveal that Fe, Pb, Cu and Chromium were detected, while Cadmium was found to be below the limit of detection. 'The mean concentration of the exchangeable cation in. mg/lcg in soil at Jirneta sites were: Fe (3 1.4 mn/kg) >Pb (0.92 mg/kg) > Cu (0.34 ing/lcg) > Cr (0.11 mg/kg) >Cd (below limit of detection), while the mean concentration of the heavy metals in soil at Ngurore sites were: Fe (32 mg/kg) >Pb (0.83 mg/kg) > Cu (0.28 mg/kg) > Cr (0.07 mg/leg) >Cd (below limit of detection), respectively. Iron (Fe) was the most abundant element in both sites, followed by Pb. Heavy metal concentrations in soil followed the order ofFe>Pb>Cu>Cr>Cd, respectively. The paired T-tcst analyses for concentration of Cr, Fe, and Pb in soil near the two dumpsites show that there were statistically significant differences in the concentration levels of Cr, Fc, and Pb, while Cu showed no statistically significant difference between the two dumpsites. However, all the metals detected were below die permissible limit of WHO international standard with the exception of Pb whose concentration was above maximum permissible concentration (MPC). Persistent heavy metals accumulation in soils near these dumpsites may lead to increase uptake by vegetables grown near thedumpsites and this may pose a threat to its quality and safely and ultimately human health. The need to replace open dumpsites with well-designed landfills is advised.
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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 recommend
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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.
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Cryptosporidium:
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2015-04-15) Andrew, Yako B.; Bolade, I.A; Chessed, G.; Katuka, G.; Hassan, SC.
The prevalence of Cryptosporidium parv-um ill people infected'with IUV/AIDS at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi was an infection in relation to sex and age of the immunocompromised patients. 200 stools were diagnosed and analyzed from patients infected with HIV within 1‘A hrs after collection. The pathogenic C. parvnm was diagnosed using a inodified-acid-fnst (Zichl-Nclson) given that C. parvumlins been known to be difficult to characterized using standard microbiological techniques. Here, 29 (14.5%) cases were positive with C. parvinn, 14(7.0%) were found to contain mucous in the stool texture, 20 (10.0%) were however, (liprrhoeic and 4 (2.0%) cases both contained mucous and diarrhoeic in texture. Also in the males 4 ■ (11.1%) were j)osilivc with C. pa rvu moo cysts, higher in the females. 25 (15.3%), cases .were found positively significant iii relation to sexes (X2 = Q.577<0.05). among the ages of 20 - 39 years as sexually active group were high with C. parvumoocysts with significant 'difference among the age groups (X2=0.768<0.05). However, C. parvumremnins a major clinical problem in patients living with HIV infection and suggests here that, routine stool examination will significantly; benefit immunocompromised patients by reducing high morbidity and mortality rate.thereby improving the quality of life
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DETERIORATION OF CD4 T-CELLS IN HIV/AIDS INDIVIDUALS INFECTED WITH PATHOGENIC MICROSPORIDIUM IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.
(Department Of Zoology, Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2013-05-13) Andrew, Yako B.; Ajayi, J.A,; Makpo, James Kpuk; Auta, K.I.
Preliminary survey in Benue State shows that 96 HIV/AIDS individuals were infected with pathogenic microsporidium. 966, 42 (4.3%) males CD., T-cells count were <335 cell/pl, and in the female category 1042, 54 (5.2%) CDj T-celis were <320 cell/pl at the first C04 pathogenic microsporidium in M1V/A1DS individuals was observed as a leading-cause of diarrhea, and a fall in the CD4 T-cells count after 90 days • of re-evaluation. Among the age group of 30-39 years, the CD4 cells count gradually deteriorate to <200 cell/pl indicating high risk to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and opportunistic• infections. However, there was a significant relationship among sexes given that, Z=1.039<±1.96 in other words, microsporidium was solely depended on age which shows no significant relationship among the age groups count. The strain of ; (x2=7.815>0.05).