Predictive Risk Mapping for Schistosomiasis in Parts of Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, Nigeria.

Background: This study constructed predictive risk mapping of schistosomiasis infection and transmission using environmental and proximity risk factors.

Methods: Environmental risk factors were derived from satellite imageries. Proximity risk factors and parasitological results were derived from fieldwork.

Antinociceptive effects of lead acetate in sciatic nerve chronic constriction injury model of peripheral neuropathy in male Wistar rats.

The toxicological effects of lead and its compounds have overshadowed its possible health beneficial effects. Currently, the success rate for treating neuropathic pain has been very low. This study investigated the antinociceptive effects of orally administered low dose lead acetate in sciatic nerve ligated Wistar rats.