Ecology of Malaria Vectors in a Rainforest Suburban Community of Nigeria

Onyido, AE; Agbata, VO; Umeanaeto, PU; Obiukwu, MO

doi:10.4314/afrrev.v5i2.67328

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“…By occupation, farmers and children of farmers had the highest prevalence (94.7%) while civil servants had the least prevalence of (65.4%).This agrees with Irikannu and Chukwuekezie [28] who also observed least prevalence among civil servants but contrasts with their findings where they observed highest prevalence in traders. Least malaria prevalence in civil servants has also been reported in Abagana [16]. Tshikuka et al [29] reported a similar relationship between occupation and malaria infection and observed a significantly higher prevalence of the Plasmodium parasite in low paid, unskilled workers and the unemployed than the civil servants.…”

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“…The prevalence of malaria parasite in this study population is far higher than that of the following: 58.2% prevalence in Ogbunike, Anambra State [11], 38.9% prevalence in Awka, Anambra State [9]. It is also higher than 58.0% reported by Mbanugo and Ejims [7] in Awka, Anambra State, 46% prevalence in Nnewi, Anambra State [12], 27.29% prevalence in Sokoto, Sokoto State [13], 58.2% prevalence in Awka, Anambra State [14], 59.8% prevalence in Udi, Enugu State [15], 53.90% prevalence in Abagana, Anambra State [16], 76% in Azia, Anambra State [14], 74.9% prevalence in Yola, Adamawa State [17], 85.50% prevalence in Okigwe and 75% prevalence Owerri, Imo State [3], 73% prevalence in Ikwuano, Abia State [5] and 70.8% prevalence in Uli, Anambra State [9]. However, the results were lower than those of Kalu et al [18] who reported 93.3% in Aba and 90.39% prevalence in Umuahia in Abia State, and that of Ilozumba and Uzoezie [19] who reported 83.4% in Odoakpu in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State.…”

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Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

Okpala

Iwueze

Akulue

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Malaria is still a major contributor to high rate of the global infectious disease–related mortality and morbidity due to its marked effects and alteration on the haematological parameters of infected individuals. This study was conducted to determine the following: prevalence and intensity of malaria, the associated risk factors of in Awka metropolis from January to June 2021. A total of 1060 subjects were enrolled int the study. Prevalence of malaria parasites was determined using thick and thin films. A total 925 individuals were infected with malaria parasite giving a prevalence of 87.3%. Of the 925 individuals infected, 743(80.3%) had mild infection, 150 (16.2%) moderate infection. The study showed that more males (94.2%) were infected with the malaria parasite than females (80.6%). The highest prevalence of malaria (94.3%) occurred among those less than ten years old while the least prevalence (72.2%) was recorded among those more than sixty years old. The prevalence of malaria in relation to age was statistically significant (p<0.05). In relation to occupation, farmers recorded the highest prevalence of malaria (94.7%) while civil servants had the least prevalence (65.4%). Based on literacy level, the highest prevalence of malaria was recorded among those with primary education (96.8%) while those with tertiary education had the least prevalence (84.3%). On marital status, married ones had the highest prevalence of malaria (91.9%) while the singles had the least prevalence (80.1%). The high prevalence of malaria in Awka calls for intensive education and free supply of insecticide treated nets.

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Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

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Iwueze

Akulue

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“…Three locations were selected for the study namely; Emelda hostel, Boys' hostel and Science village to reflect a range of landscapes encountered in the three regions all within Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka located at the capital city of Anambra state which has a geographical coordinate of 612N and 704E, in the South Eastern zone of Nigeria (Onyido et al, 2011). It also has a minimum and a maximum average rainfall of about 7mm and 306mm respectively.…”

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Diversity of Earthworms in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Okoye

Chiejina

Ezeorah

et al. 2019

Annals of Science and Technology

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Studies reveal that not up to 50% of earthworm species have been described in the world and the understanding of earthworm diversity is finite in most countries including Nigeria. The study was aimed at evaluating the diversity of earthworms and environmental factors affecting their abundance. Earthworms were collected from three (3) different sampling locations in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Descriptive statistics and estimation of species abundance, dominance and diversity were used to analyze the data obtained from the study. From the study, four (4) species of earthworms were identified and recorded from the three sampling locations. Eudrilus eugeniae (54.9%) was the most abundant species followed by Hyperidrilus africanus (20.3%), Libyodrilus violaceous (19.6%) and Alma millsoni (6.3%) with the least abundant species. The result of the diversity indices showed Science village (1.13) as the most diverse habitat followed by Emelda hostel (0.86) and Boys’ hostel (0.84) with the least diversity of species. Soil pH ranged from 2.25 to 4.06 and total organic matter ranged from 14.10 to 16.36%. Soil temperature was uniform with an average value of 27°C for the three sampling locations. The soil moisture content ranged from 11.19 to 14.12%. The conductivity recorded the lowest value (25.60μS/cm) in Emelda Hostel and highest value (111.8 μS/cm) in Science village. The study provided understanding into the patterns of earthworm populations in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and the need for the conservation of earthworm diversity. Better understanding about habitat and living conditions of earthworms is required to provide suitable and enhanced production of vermicompost in different geographic conditions.

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“…Several studies have elucidated the breeding behavior of vectors in different ecological settings [12][13]. The Knowledge about the bionomics of the vector species and their breeding site preferences are pre requisites for initiating long lasting larva source management of vector-borne diseases [14]. However, there is paucity of this information in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.…”

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The Microhabitat Ecology of <i>Culex quinquefasciatus</i> (SAY) and <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> in Some Parts of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Ebenezer¹

2018

EEB

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The effective control of malaria through larva source management requires the information on the breeding sites.This study investigated the ecology of mosquito larva in Sagbama town. The breeding sites of mosquitoes were identified in five locations. Mosquito larva in each breeding sites was collected into labeled containers using standard procedures. Morphological identification of larva followed standard procedures. Two hundred and twenty mosquito larva were collected from six microhabitats; motor tyres, dumpsites, gutter, containers, water pools and block holes. Species compositions were Culex quinquefasciatus (67.0%) and An. gambiae (32.94%). The differences of mosquito species across microhabitats were significant (F =12.8231, df=1, p< 0.05). The larva productivity in each of the breeding sites varies with the mosquito species. Culex quinquefasciatus in the order of increasing abundance across microhabitats were dumpsites (92.3%), water pools (61.2%), motortyres (57.3%), gutter (57.0%) and block holes (46.3%). An. gambiae were more abundant in block holes (58.7%), followed by motor tyres (44.7%) and least in dumpsite (7.7%); An. gambiae vary significantly across the breeding sites (F =5.8715, df=16, p< 0.05). The breeding adaptability of these mosquitoes to wide range of microhabitats is an indication that thereare increase transmission foci of filariasis and plasmodiasis in the rural communities.

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Ecology of Malaria Vectors in a Rainforest Suburban Community of Nigeria

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Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

Diversity of Earthworms in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

The Microhabitat Ecology of <i>Culex quinquefasciatus</i> (SAY) and <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> in Some Parts of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Ecology of Malaria Vectors in a Rainforest Suburban Community of Nigeria

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Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

Diversity of Earthworms in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

The Microhabitat Ecology of &lt;i&gt;Culex quinquefasciatus&lt;/i&gt; (SAY) and &lt;i&gt;Anopheles gambiae&lt;/i&gt; in Some Parts of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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The Microhabitat Ecology of <i>Culex quinquefasciatus</i> (SAY) and <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> in Some Parts of Bayelsa State, Nigeria