<i>Cryptosporidium</i>infections in humans with gastroenteritis in Zaria, Nigeria

Kwaga, J. K. P.; Umoh, J.U.; Odoba, Mathias Bello

doi:10.1017/s0950268800029253

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“…Similar to the reports of Mor and Tzipori (2008), and Ayinmode et al (2012) there was statistically insignificant association between the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and the presence of house hold pets in the present study. Contrary to the findings of (DuPont et al, 1995;Keusch et al, 1995)., domesticated animals have been reported as reservoir of Cryptosporidium oocysts and hence source of human infections.The prevalence obtained in the present study is in contrast with the higher prevalence reported from Zaria (Kwaga et al, 1988) and other parts of Nigeria such as Jos (Ikeh et al, 2007) and Imo State (Ikechukwu et al, 2011). The observed disparity particularly with Kwaga et al (1988) and Ikeh et al (2007) studies could be attributed to small number of samples collected in their studies.…”

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“…Contrary to the findings of (DuPont et al, 1995;Keusch et al, 1995)., domesticated animals have been reported as reservoir of Cryptosporidium oocysts and hence source of human infections.The prevalence obtained in the present study is in contrast with the higher prevalence reported from Zaria (Kwaga et al, 1988) and other parts of Nigeria such as Jos (Ikeh et al, 2007) and Imo State (Ikechukwu et al, 2011). The observed disparity particularly with Kwaga et al (1988) and Ikeh et al (2007) studies could be attributed to small number of samples collected in their studies. The observation made from this study showed insignificant association between the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and the source of drinking water.…”

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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Oocysts Among Primary School Children in Wamakko Local Government of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Shinkafi¹,

Muhammad²

2018

Nig J Bas App Sci

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The study was aimed at determining the prevalence of cryptosporidium oocysts in faecal samples among primary school children in Wamakko local government of Sokoto State, Nigeria. A total of forty (40) samples were obtained from pupils attending different primary schools within Wamakko Local Government. The primary schools include; Kwalkwalawa Primary School, Kaurar Kimba Primary School, Fanari Primary School and Asari Primary School. A total of ten faecal samples were collected from each primary school. Faecal samples were analysed using formal diethylacetate to detect the presence of cryptosporidium oocysts. The highest percentage prevalence of occurrence (80%) of cryptosporidiosis infection was recorded among the pupils of Kaurar Kimba primary School followed by Kwalkwalawa and Fanari Primary Schools with 60% prevalence each, while the least prevalence was recorded in Asari Primary School with 50% prevalence. There was no significant variation between the 4 schools (P>0.05). Cryptosporidiosis was high in female children (65%) compared to males (60%), however there was no significant variation between the two sexes (P>0.05). Children within the age group 6-8 years old had the highest prevalence (70%) followed by age group 9-10 years 60%. The least percentage prevalence was recorded among the age group 11-12 years old (50%) (5/10). There was no significant difference between the different age groups (P > 0.05). It is interesting to note the high rate of asymptomatic cryptosporidium infection in the study area.

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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Oocysts Among Primary School Children in Wamakko Local Government of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Shinkafi¹,

Muhammad²

2018

Nig J Bas App Sci

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“…This study also has shown that C. parvum infection was higher among patients within 32-41 months, followed by those between 22-31 months of age. This agrees with the findings of [17]. Although the infection was detected among patients in all age groups, the highest incidence of the infection occurred among children older than two years of age.…”

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Identification of Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts among Hospitalized Children under-5years in Northeastern Nigeria

Askira

Isyaka

Samaila

et al. 2020

IJTDH

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Cryptosporidium parvum is among the major pathogens causing diarrheal diseases in children. It is of major public health significance due to its low infectious dose and its oocysts are highly resistant to chlorination, common household disinfectants and survive long periods in the environment. This study was designed to evaluate the occurrence of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in stool of hospitalized children under-5 years. One hundred and fifty (150) stool samples were collected from one hundred and fifty children (Male:Female = 1:1.08, Mean Age±S.D=22.08 months ± 21.02) and were processed using the modified Ziehl-Nelson method for identification of protozoan oocysts. Out of the one hundred and fifty (150) stool samples analyzed, 16 tested positive to oocysts of C. parvum, which gives a parasite prevalence rate of 10.7%. This was observed to be higher among male patients (52.0%) and children between the age 32-41 months (31.3%). Parasite prevalence in relation to age of patients was statistically not significant (X2=0.105, DF=1, P-value = 0.74591, p<0.05). Other intestinal protozoan parasites identified include Entamoeba histolytica (1.33%) and Giardia lamblia (2.60%).

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“…For effective disease prevention, an understanding of the environmental factors that predispose animals and man to infectious causes of diarrhea like Cryptosporidium species is required (Rossle and Latif, 2013;Collinet-Adler et al, 2015). Although several studies aimed at detecting and identifying Cryptosporidium species in ruminants have been conducted in Nigeria (Kwaga et al, 1988;Maikai et al, 2011;Pam et al, 2013;Danladi and Ugbomoiko, 2015), the knowledge of parasite occurrence and worldwide distribution in animals is still not complete (Xiao, 2010).…”

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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species oocysts among small ruminants in Potiskum livestock market, Yobe State, Nigeria

Abare¹,

Maikai²,

Okubanjo³

2019

J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Med.

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A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium species oocysts in small ruminants in Potiskum livestock market, Yobe State, Nigeria. Faecal samples from 203 animals; 100 sheep and 103 goats were tested using modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique. An overall prevalence of 20.7% (42/203) was recorded in the study with a higher prevalence of 21.4% (22/103) in goats than in sheep 20% (20/100); although the difference was not significant (p>0.05). In goats, the rate of Cryptosporidium species oocyst was higher in male (27.8%) than in female (22.4%), in young (30.6%) than in adults (22.4%), in those with loose/watery faeces (45.5%) than those with well-formed faeces (22.8%) but the differences were not significant (p>0.05). In sheep, the rate of infection was higher in female (16.9%) than in male (13.0%), in young ((19.2%) than in adults (14.9%) but the differences were not significant (p>0.05). The prevalence was significantly (p = 0.010) higher in sheep with loose/watery faeces (45.5%) than in those with wellformed faeces (12.4%). Breed of sheep did not significantly (p > 0.05) influence the prevalence rates, although the Uda breed had higher prevalence (25%) than the Balami (14.3%) and Yankasa (12.7%) breeds. A similar trend was observed for the sahelian breed of goats (35.7%) compared to the Red sokoto (23.7%), West African dwarf (16.7%) and mixed breeds (10.0%) (p = 0.367). Animals brought to the livestock market from Ngalda town showed highest prevalence of 36.4% than those from the other areas with prevalence rates of (0 to 33.3%). The finding of Cryptosporidium species oocysts in 20.7% of small ruminants in this study underscores the role of this zoonotic parasite diseases in animals and man and loose/watery faeces is a significant factor in the spread among small ruminants.

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Cryptosporidiuminfections in humans with gastroenteritis in Zaria, Nigeria

Cited by 16 publications

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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Oocysts Among Primary School Children in Wamakko Local Government of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Oocysts Among Primary School Children in Wamakko Local Government of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Identification of Cryptosporidium parvum Oocysts among Hospitalized Children under-5years in Northeastern Nigeria

Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species oocysts among small ruminants in Potiskum livestock market, Yobe State, Nigeria

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