Prevalence of Human Onchocerciasis and Transmission Potential of Black Flies in Uba Community of Hong Local Government Adamawa State

Filgona J., Hamawa S. S., Domo A., Bitrus B.

Onchocerciasis remains a significant public health concern in rural Nigeria, particularly where black fly vectors are prevalent along rivers. This study assessed the potential blac...

Distribution and Prevalence of Human Onchocerciasis in Ardo-kola and Yorro Local Government Areas, Taraba State, Nigeria

Danladi, T, Elkanah, S. O, Wahedi, J. A, Elkanah, D. S, Elihu, A, Akafyi, D.E

Onchocerciasis is a chronic parasitic disease caused by the filarial nematode; Onchocerca volvulus and is transmitted by different species of blackflies. A study was carried out to...