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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- Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadijia, Jigawa State 3
- Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno State 15
- Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State 1
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State 254
- College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State 1
- College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State 8
- College of Education, Akwanga (affl To Ahmadu Bello Univ, Zaria) 1
- College of Education, Eha Amufu, (Affliliated To Unn), Enugu State 1
- College of Education, Warri (Affiliated To Delta State Uni, Abraka), Delta State 1
- College of Health Technology, Calabar, Cross River State 1