Distribution of ascariasis, trichuriasis and hookworm infections in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ascariasis, Trichuriasis and Hookworm infections poses a considerable public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, and a sound understanding of their spatial distribution facilitates to better target control interventions. This study, therefore, assessed the prevalence of the trio, and mapped their spatial distribution in the 20 administrative regions of Ogun State, Nigeria.

Methods

Parasitological surveys were carried out in 1,499 households across 33 spatially selected communities. Fresh stool samples were collected from 1,027 consenting participants and processed using ether concentration method. The locations of the communities were georeferenced using a GPS device while demographic data were obtained using a standardized form. Data were analysed using SPSS sof

SUBMITTER: Mogaji HO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7279584 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature