Petroleum contamination is a significant contributor of elevated level of toxic heavy metals,
which are of great concern to human health, due to their non-biodegradable nature. Agaye …

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are strongly associated with agricultural, residential,
transportation, and industrial activities. This study determined by GC-MS the concentration of 15 …

Background: Rapid and accurate diagnosis is necessary for the management of schistosomiasis
in endemic areas. Objective: To assess the burden of urogenital schistosomiasis and …

Background Snail intermediate host control is a widely canvassed strategy for schistosomiasis
control in endemic countries. While there have been increasing studies on the search for …

Curcumin is a polyphenolic pigment isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa (turmeric),
a medicinal plant widely used in the ancient Indian and Chinese medicine. The …

Studies were carried out in Ibadan City, South-West Nigeria between March and June 2011,
to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in vegetables sold in various markets …

Background The prevalence of helminth infection, which is known to affect nutritional status
of the host, varies with age. The complex interplay between ages, nutrient requirements, and …

Freshwater molluscs help in the assessment of the ecological status of water bodies and
also play significant roles in the public and veterinary health. Hence, scientific studies …

Schistosomiasis and malaria are two common parasitic diseases that are co-endemic in
resource-poor communities of sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to assess the effects of …

Studies to determine the concentrations of heavy metals in the surrounding soils and bottom
ash of a hospital incinerator and a municipal dumpsite were carried out in Ibadan City, South…