Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria

Biography

Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ofoezie has extended his valuable service for many years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Intensity of Soil Transmitted Helminths among School Children in Ifetedo, Osun State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Oluwarotimi Ademola Omotola* and Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ofoezie
  
  The study assessed the prevalence, intensity and risk factors affecting the transmission of soil transmitted helminthiasis among school-age children in Ifetedo, Osun State, Nigeria with the view to determining the patterns of transmission of the diseases in the area. The study involved stool examination for infective stages of soil-transmitted helminth parasites using some parasitological analysis. Ascariasis, Trichiuriasis and hookworms infection were the only soil transmitted helminthes (STHs) infections observed among the pupils. The overall prevalence of the diseases was 44.2% (175 of 396 pupils). The sex related prevalence showed that males (48.6%) were more infected than females (40.4%). The peak prevalence (45.9%) was recorded among the 6-9 years old age group and lowest (42.4%) among the youngest children (≤ 5 years old age group). Prevalence and intensity of STHs infection.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.1000352

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