Malaria Parasite Burden Among Students in a Tertiary Institution Hostel in Ekpoma, Nigeria
Student: SONIA ANULI Onyemegbulem (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Abstract
The study investigates the burden of malaria parasites among students in tertiary institution hostels in Ekpoma, Nigeria. Blood samples were collected from 50 individuals and tested using the AdvDx™ malaria pf kit. Results showed that female students (14%) had a higher exposure to malaria than male students (6%). Overall malaria prevalence was low (20%). The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness and improved malaria prevention and control through personal and environmental hygiene among students.
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- Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State 2
- Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, Jigawa State 4
- Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State 17
- Kaduna Polytechnic (NCE), Kaduna, Kaduna State 2
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna 331
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna , Kaduna State (affl To Fed Univ of Tech, Minna) 6
- Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya (affliatted To Abu) 2
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State 247
- Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State 196
- Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State 6