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Ascariasis in Nigeria.

C V Holland1, S O Asaolu

  • 1Department of Zoology, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland.

Parasitology Today (Personal Ed.)
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Ascariasis, a parasitic worm infection, significantly impacts Nigeria

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Nigeria faces a high burden of ascariasis, with 15 million estimated infections.
  • A young population, rural living, and socioeconomic factors like poverty and poor sanitation facilitate Ascaris lumbricoides transmission.
  • Ascariasis prevalence in Nigeria requires urgent attention due to its public health implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current knowledge on ascariasis in Nigeria.
  • To highlight the prevalence and transmission factors of Ascaris lumbricoides in the Nigerian population.
  • To inform public health strategies for ascariasis control in Nigeria.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on ascariasis in Nigeria.
  • Analysis of demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing parasite transmission.
  • Synthesis of data from WHO reports and recent field studies.

Main Results:

  • Ascariasis is a major public health concern in Nigeria, affecting a significant portion of the population.
  • Factors such as poverty, inadequate sanitation, and a large young population contribute to high transmission rates.
  • Specific data from 1986 indicated 15 million Nigerians harbored Ascaris.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent public health interventions are needed to control ascariasis in Nigeria.
  • Addressing socioeconomic determinants is crucial for reducing Ascaris lumbricoides transmission.
  • Continued research and surveillance are essential for effective ascariasis management.

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