Low doses and short duration of prednisolone administration in guinea pigs experimentally infected with Schistosoma haematobium: Histopathology of liver and lungs.

In our previous study, administration of 5 mg prednisolone for five days pre-Schistosoma haematobium infection in guinea pigs increased susceptibility and produced pathological reactions in the liver and bladder. Since corticosteroids can suppress granuloma formation, maturation, and size, this study sought to investigate if prednisolone given at low doses and short duration can produce granulomatous lesions in the tissues of guinea pigs experimentally infected with S. haematobium.

Risk assessment of waterborne infections in Enugu State, Nigeria: Implications of household water choices, knowledge, and practices.

This research investigated the prevalence of waterborne infections (WBIs) and the risks associated with household drinking water choices, knowledge, and practices. A cross-sectional multi-stage sampling research design was employed. A well-structured questionnaire was used to sample 403 individuals representing 115 household; and stool samples collected and subjected to standard parasitic and bacterial diagnostic methods.

Corrigendum: Mapping of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Anambra State, Nigeria.

This article details a correction to the article: Ndukwe, Y.E., Obiezue, R.

Mapping of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Background: Mapping the distribution of parasitic diseases in time and space has a pivotal role to play in their control.

Objective: This study mapped urinary schistosomiasis in Anambra State.

Methods: Sampling covered the three senatorial districts, Anambra North, Anambra Central and Anambra South.

Improved infant hemoglobin (Hb) and blood glucose concentrations: The beneficial effect of maternal vitamin A supplementation of malaria-infected mothers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

One hundred and fifty-two malaria-infected pregnant women whose pregnancies had advanced to the 6th month were randomised into two study groups - supplemented and placebo groups, after obtaining their approved consents. Ten thousand international units of vitamin A soft gels were administered to the supplemented group three times per week. Vitamin A soft gels devoid of their active ingredients were administered thrice weekly to the placebo group.

Ultrasonographic screening of urinary schistosomiasis infected patients in Agulu community, Anambra state, southeast Nigeria.

Background: The pathology of Schistosoma haematobium infection in 60 infected primary school children in Agulu community, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, with over 50 ova/10 ml urine was assessed.

Methods: The ultrasonographic examination was done using a sector scanner with convex probe. World Health Organisation method was used for classification and scoring of lesions.