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AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN

Danladi, Y. K., Usman, A., Manga, S. S. And Isyaku, N. T..


Abstract
A survey was conducted to determine the levels of infection with intestinal protozoan parasites among school children in Yauri Emirate of Kebbi state. A total of 327 stool specimens from children were examined for protozoan cysts by formalin-ether concentration method. Entamoeba histolytica was the most frequently encountered parasite with prevalence of 17.13%. Other parasites encountered were Entamoeba coli 1.53% and Balantidium coli 2.14%. By this survey it was conjectured that intestinal parasitic infections were prevalent in the area.

Key words: Enteric Protozoa, Epidemiology, school children


 
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Danladi, K. Y, Usman , A. , Manga , Isyaku SSA, T. N. AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . Equijost. 2013; 1(1): 28-32.


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Danladi, K. Y, Usman , A. , Manga , Isyaku SSA, T. N. AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . https://www.equijost.com/?mno=302643612 [Access: June 27, 2026].


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Danladi, K. Y, Usman , A. , Manga , Isyaku SSA, T. N. AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . Equijost. 2013; 1(1): 28-32.



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Danladi, K. Y, Usman , A. , Manga , Isyaku SSA, T. N. AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . Equijost. (2013), [cited June 27, 2026]; 1(1): 28-32.



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Danladi, K., . Y., Usman, ., A., ., Manga, ., Isyaku, . S. S. A. & T., . N. (2013) AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . Equijost, 1 (1), 28-32.



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Danladi, Y. K., Usman, A., Manga, S. S. And Isyaku, and N. T.. 2013. AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . Equity Journal of Science and Technology, 1 (1), 28-32.



Chicago Style

Danladi, Y. K., Usman, A., Manga, S. S. And Isyaku, and N. T.. "AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN ." Equity Journal of Science and Technology 1 (2013), 28-32.



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Danladi, Y. K., Usman, A., Manga, S. S. And Isyaku, and N. T.. "AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN ." Equity Journal of Science and Technology 1.1 (2013), 28-32. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Danladi, K., . Y., Usman, ., A., ., Manga, ., Isyaku, . S. S. A. & T., . N. (2013) AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ENTERIC PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN SCHOOL CHILDREN . Equity Journal of Science and Technology, 1 (1), 28-32.





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