
Olabanji SurakatOsun State University · Zoology
Olabanji Surakat
B.Sc (Zoology), M.Sc, Ph.D (Parasitology)
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Introduction
Lecturer/Researcher. Interest: Zoology, Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and Climate Change.
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This study reports information on human migration and its possible role in the spread of onchocerciasis in Ogun State. Employing structured questionnaire, information on history of migration and residency was obtained from a total of 2,169 participants selected from 32 communities (four from each of the eight meso-endemic LGA’s) receiving treatment...
Malaria a major health scourge of high impact in sub-sahara, with a major control-drawback on issues of resistance of the parasite to antimalaria. Nanoparticles have been investigated for their capacity to effectively deliver antimalarial drugs to kill the parasites, avoid drug resistance evolution and maintain a low toxic side effects. This study...
Background
Entomological data for onchocerciasis surveillance relies on sampling black flies through human landing collectors in the field and laboratory testing of the flies for infection using pooled screening O-150 PCR-ELISA assay. Both techniques require improvements. This study aimed to optimize the Esperanza Window Trap (EWT) for black fly co...
The sibling species composition of Simulium damnosum sensulato and abundance of these sibling species in two communities (Opeji and Imala-Odo) of Ogun State south-western Nigeria was carried out in the wet months (May to October). Morphological identification of black flies using standard protocol was done from 07:00hr-18:00hr twice every two weeks...
Studies have investigated the influence of environmental factors on distribution of vectors of parasites of public health importance but little is known on the role of these factors on the biodiversity indices of the vectors. This study is therefore set to assess the role of physicochemical parameters on biodiversity indices of fresh water snails....
Background Entomological data for onchocerciasis surveillance relies on sampling blackflies through human landing collectors in the field and laboratory testing of the flies for infection using pool screening O-150 PCR-ELISA assay. Both techniques require improvements. This study sought to take promising Esperanza Window Traps (EWT) for blackfly co...
Background: Studies have documented various risk factors associated with schistosomiasis infection transmis-sion, but little is known about the influence of knowledge on practices that contribute to the transmission of the infection. This study, therefore, seeks to document the importance of knowledge on practices that contribute to the transmissio...
Demographic survey of pets’ ownership and the health status of pets within Osogbo metropolis, Osun State was conducted between April and October, 2020. This was done by preparing a structured demographic survey questionnaire which was randomly administered, retrieved and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Majority of pets owners in the study ar...
Objective: This study, conducted between March 2015 and July 2016, investigated the sensitivity and specificity of the OV-16 RDT and Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for skin snip microfilaria (MF) detection in Ogun State. Methods: Five hundred and eighty-eight (588) members of 16 first-line communities in 8 endemic...
Background:
Rapid urbanization in Nigerian cities may lead to localized variations in malaria transmission, particularly with a higher burden in informal settlements and slums. However, there is a lack of available data to quantify the variations in transmission risk at the city level and inform the selection of appropriate interventions. To bridg...
This study was a cross-sectional based study carried out with a structured questionnaire administered to 270 primary schools pupils from four primary schools in four communities. Urine microscopy was carried out using sedimentation method. Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis was determined by considering number of positive urine samples collected...
Introduction
: Rapid urbanization in Nigerian cities may likely result in small-scale variation in malaria transmission with a higher malaria burden in informal settlements and slums. However, data is unavailable to quantify city-level variations in transmission risk and to inform selection of appropriate interventions. We are conducting field stud...
Onchocerciasis caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus is a disease of public health importance and is highly associated with disability. As Nigeria is aiming at eliminating onchocerciasis by 2030, there is a need to develop newer tools to map disease prevalence and identify environmental factors driving disease prevalence, even in places that...
This study investigated the knowledge and perceptions of bioethics among biomedical researchers in Osun State, Nigeria using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire during a capacity workshop in November 2020. Demographic data, and attendee' awareness, knowledge, and perception on bioethics and need for ethical approvals for biomedical re...
Entomopathogenic nematodes are leading biological control agents used to combat many insect pests in many regions of the world. This study investigated the distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes in four insect species; Zonocerus variegatus , Mantis religiosa , Butterfly and Moth across dry and rainy seasons in Osogbo Local Government Area of Os...
Globally, malaria in pregnancy leads to severe complications such as abortion, stillbirth, premature delivery, low birth weight, and fetal underdevelopment. This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Osun State, Nigeria. Between July and December 2020, 555 pregnant women from ten...
Background
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a largely neglected tropical disease (NTD), with little or no attention in the primary health care unit. Towards building momentum to address this challenge, we investigated the perception of medical and para-medical students about FGS, as well as the expertise of health care professionals in Anamb...
Introduction: Rapid urbanization in Nigerian cities may likely result in small-scale variation in malaria transmission with a higher malaria burden in informal settlements and slums. However, data is unavailable to quantify city-level variations in transmission risk and to inform selection of appropriate interventions. Together with the National Ma...
Background:
Integrated transmission assessment surveys (iTAS) have been recommended for evaluation of the transmission of both lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis as the prevalence of both diseases moves toward their respective elimination targets in Nigeria. Therefore, we conducted an iTAS between May and December 2017 in five local gove...
This study assessed the post-treatment status of urogenital schistosomiasis among school-aged children in Erin Osun in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 357 children from five elementary schools that had participated in the Osun State Elementary School Feeding and Health Programme (O-MEALS Programme) and received praziquantel as part of the deworming...
Background: Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent curable sexually transmitted disease globally. This study provides information on the prevalence and risk factors of Trichomoniasis among pregnant women in primary healthcare centres in Osogbo and Ede areas in Osun State, Nigeria. Methodology: High vaginal swab samples were obtained from 145 consenti...
Background and objectives
This study reports knowledge of residents of Alabameta community, Osun State, Nigeria on the bioecology and socio-economic burden of black flies and onchocerciasis.
Methods
Using structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), a total of 150 community respondents participated in the study.
Results
The knowled...
The suddenness of the global pandemic - Covid-19 accompanied by the locking-down of almost the entire world, clearly demonstrates the humans’ vulnerability. Alongside the economy, the next most hit is the environment – precisely climate change issues. Over time, many researchers have warned the importance of educating the next generation of the hum...
Background: Haemoparasites and intestinal helminths are significant constraints to livestock production resulting in substantial economic loss, and some helminth parasites of cattle are of serious public health concern. This study investigated the prevalence of haemoparasites and polyparasitism of intestinal helminths amongst cattle slaughtered in...
This study investigated the prevalence of haemoparasites and polyparasitism of intestinal helminths amongst cattle slaughtered in two major abattoirs of Abeokuta metropolis and their implications for One Health. Blood and faecal samples were collected from 256 cattle of less than 2 and greater than 2 years of age. Blood samples were screened for PC...
This study investigated the prevalence of haemoparasites and polyparasitism of intestinal helminths amongst cattle slaughtered in two major abattoirs of Abeokuta metropolis and their implications for One Health. Blood and faecal samples were collected from 256 cattle of less than 2 and greater than 2 years of age. Blood samples were screened for PC...
This study investigated the prevalence of haemoparasites and polyparasitism of intestinal helminths amongst cattle slaughtered in two major abattoirs of Abeokuta metropolis and their implications for One Health. Blood and faecal samples were collected from 256 cattle of less than 2 and greater than 2 years of age. Blood samples were screened for PC...
This study reports the status of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in communities with low endemicity in Ogun-State, Nigeria. The Ov16/Wb123 biplex Rapid Diagnostic Test was used to screen 1,836 participants aged 5 years and above from 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs) from October to December, 2016. Skin snips and night blood were also us...
Soil Transmitted Helminths (STHs) are Neglected Tropical Diseases of global public health importance. This study evaluated the efficacy of albendazole (ALB) amongst primary school children aged 6 – 16 years in STH-endemic communities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Demographic characteristics were obtained and stool samples were collected and analysed by K...
Background: Integrated Transmission Assessment Surveys (iTAS) has been recommended for evaluation of transmission of both lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as the prevalence of both diseases move toward their respective elimination targets in Nigeria. Therefore, iTAS was conducted between May and December 2017 in five local government areas...
Background: The need to assess the gaps in knowledge and perception on bioethics among biomedical researchers has become necessary considering the increasing numbers of researchers and research outputs in sub-Saharan Africa. This study, therefore, investigated the knowledge and perceptions of biomedical researchers in Osun State, southwest Nigeria....
The suddenness of the global pandemic - Covid-19 accompanied by the locking-down of almost the entire world, clearly demonstrates the humans’ vulnerability. Alongside the economy, the next most hit is the environment – precisely climate change issues. Over time, many researchers have warned the importance of educating the next generation of the hum...
A longitudinal study was carried out to investigate species composition, seasonal abundance, parity and transmission potential of Simulium damnosum complex in Alabameta community in Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria. Adult Simulium damnosum complex were collected along Owena River, Alabameta, by two dark complexioned vector collectors from 07:00hr...
An epidemiological study was conducted in four communities of Yewa-South Local Government Area of Ogun State to determine the prevalence of lymphatic filariasis. Also investigated was the intensity among the study participants. Three hundred and sixty-two participants of both sexes and age ranging from 5 to 85 years were examined. Blood samples for...
The knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) people hold towards a new disease could play a major role in the way they accept measures put in place to curb its spread as Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to those of other endemic diseases, especially malaria. A cross-sectional KAP/symptomatology online survey was conducted from August-September 2020...
Abstract
The knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) people hold towards a new disease could play a major role in the way they
accept measures put in place to curb its spread as Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to those of other endemic diseases,
especially malaria. A cross-sectional KAP/symptomatology online survey was conducted from August –Se...
This study was carried out across the six geopolitical zones to assess knowledge and health seeking behaviors of Nigerians during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in order to understand the seemingly low cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Structured and pretested short questionnaires were employed to obtain information electronically and phy...
Background and Objectives: A longitudinal study was carried out to investigate species composition, seasonal abundance, parity and transmission potential of Simulium damnosum complex in Alabameta community in Osogbo, Southwestern, Nigeria. Methods: Adult Simulium damnosum complex were collected along Owena River, Alabameta, by two dark complexioned...
Background and Objectives
This study reports knowledge of residents of Alabameta community, Osun State, Nigeria on the bioecology and socio-economic burden of black flies and onchocerciasis.
Methods
Using structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), a total of 150 community respondent participated in the study.
Results
The knowledg...
This study assessed the efficacy and safety of albendazole (ALB) amongst soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infected school aged children (SAC) cross-section ally in Odeda Local Government Area (LGA), Ogun State, Nigeria. Consented 485 pupils between the ages of 5-16 years were examined for STH infections using the Kato-katz technique at baseline. All...
Background: Urinary schistosomiasisis a debilitating Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) spreads when infected people urinate close to a water source, contaminating it with the larvae of the parasite, it is associated with lack of access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in rural and semi-urban settlements. This study was conducted to...
Background: Onchocerciasis is caused by a nematode worm Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted in Sudan by black fly vectors of the Simulium damnosum sensu lato species complex. In Sudan, the disease is found in four foci where fast flowing rivers provide suitable breeding sites for the Simulium vector flies. The construction of dams and irrigat...
Background: This serological study conducted between March and July 2015 investigated the status of onchocerciasis in Ogun State, Nigeria after a decade of mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin. Baseline information from the rapid epidemiological mapping of onchocerciasis (REMO) prior to MDA had indicated that Ogun State was meso-endemic t...
Background: This study reports knowledge of onchocerciasis and surrounding factors from the perspective of community members, Community drug distributors and health workers in eight endemic LGAs of Ogun State, Nigeria. Methods: Using structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion, a total of 417 community members, 37 health workers and 42 CDD...
Onchocerciasis is caused by a nematode worm Onchocerca volvulus which is transmitted by black fly vectors of the Simulium damnosum s.l. complex species. In Sudan, the disease is identified in four foci where the vectors can occupy the environment and contact the people. The construction of dams and irrigation schemes for agricultural purposes had be...
Background: This serological study conducted between March and July 2015 investigated the status of onchocerciasis in Ogun State, Nigeria after a decade of mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin. Baseline information from the rapid epidemiological mapping of onchocerciasis (REMO) prior to MDA had indicated that Ogun State was meso-endemic t...
Helminths are associated with parasitism for both man and animals causing serious diseases and even mortality. This study assessed the presence and status of helminth infections in birds kept at the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB) Zoo Park. Early morning freshly voided faecal samples were collected from cages of 7 different species of bi...
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is one of the neglected tropical diseases endemic in Nigeria. Epidemiological studies were conducted to determine the prevalence, distribution and clinical signs of the disease in three communities of Ose LGA, Ondo State from October 2014 to January 2015. One thousand and ninety consented participants enrolled for the stud...
A cytotaxonomic study was carried out to determine the species composition and dynamics of Simulium damnosum sensu lato in Oyan River, an onchocerciasis mesoendemic area in southwest Nigeria. Simulium larvae were collected fortnightly from different attachments between March and November 2012 fixed in Carnoy's solution for laboratory identification...
Malaria parasites and packed cell volume offree range poultry was conducted on one hundred free range chickens collected from three communities in Abeokuta (Osiele, Lafenwa and Kuto). The results revealed that out of the 100 free range chickens examined, 13(13%) were infected with avian malaria parasite. Hematological parameter i.e. packed cell vol...
This study reports the ecological and attachment profile of Simulium damnosun sl larvae, water physico-chemical parameters and in-situ plants associated with larvae breeding along Ogun River systems, Ogun State from March to November 2012. A line transect 50m × 50m vegetation plot measured at the four cardinal points of the breeding sites was used...
Malaria in Nigeria is treated blindly in most cases and where diagnostic measures exist, efficacies of several are still in doubt. This study evaluated performance of microscopy and rapid (RDT) methods in confirming prevalence of malaria parasites (MP),parasite species and percent parasitized red blood cells in 384 persons systematically selected f...
Malaria caused by Plasmodium species is often observed in areas where malaria is endemic. Malaria prevalence in metropolitan Abeokuta of Ogun State, Nigeria was studied between October, 2012 and January 2013. Oral interviews were used to get personal data of participants. Blood samples were obtained from 384 consented participants from the seven pr...
A study was carried out to determine the current status of urinary schistosomiasis on 552 pupils from seven primary schools in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria using haematuria and parasitological tests. Males that complied were 75% to 25% females. Children within the age-group of 10 to 14 years were m...
The root and leaf extracts of four plants, Occimum gratissimum, Azadirachta indica, Pterocarpus santalinoides, and Pistia hyptis, were studied for repellent activities against the adults of Simulium damnosum sensu lato. The leaves and roots were extracted with 95% ethanol and the stocks were diluted with paraffin. The repellent activities of the ex...