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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- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun State 1
- Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State. (affl To Univ of Ibadan) 2
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State 467
- Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 11
- Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology (polytechnic) Enugu, Enugu State 1
- PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, KM 52 LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY, IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS STATE. 14
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State 2
- Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State 1
- Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State 1
- Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba 30