Dr. Bertram Ekejiuba Bright Nwoke

Professor
Imo State University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medical Entomology and Parasitology from University of Jos, Nigeria

My URL
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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Pest & Disease Management
Medical Entomology
Parasitology
Ecology

Selected Publications

  1. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2016. Addressing the social determinants of neglected tropical diseases to achieve their control and elimination. Nig. J. Parasitol., 37: 56-61.
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  2. Nwoke, B.E.B., 2016. Onchocerciasis and nervous complications in Africa: The present appraisal. J. Environ. Neurosci. Biomed., 3: 279-288.

  3. Njoku-Obi, T.N., J.K. Nnodim, C.N. Ukaga, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.M.U. Ajero and P.I.K. Onyeka, 2016. Opportunistic intestinal parasites of HIV patents ob ART and non-ART HIV patents in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Med. Applies Sci., 5: 1-6.

  4. Ezike, M.N., E.A. Nwoke, A.A. Amaechi, C.N. Ukaga and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2016. Public health implications of armed conflict. Int. Sci. Res. J., 44: 44-53.

  5. Nwoke, B.E.B., 2015. The challenge of human migration in onchocerciasis elimination in Africa. Nig. J. Parasitol., 36: 4-9.

  6. Nwannah, A.L., C.N. Ukaga, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.M.U. Ajero and I.A. Ogomaka, 2015. Gestational and placental malaria parasites in pregnant mothers attending the ante-natal clinic of secondary health facility in Owerri, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 36: 96-100.
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  7. Ndukwu, E.U., C.B. Duru, B.E.B. Nwoke, K.A. Uwakwe and K.C. Diwe et al., 2015. Neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria: A Case study of ascaris worm infestation among pupils of selected primary schools in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 4: 479-489.
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  8. Kamalu, N.A., C. Ikpeama, C.N. Ukaga and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2015. Microfilaria load of Onchocerca volvulus on Imo State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 36: 145-152.

  9. Chikezie, F.M., E.K. Ezihe, N.R. Uzoigwe, K.N. Opara and M.A. Igbe et al., 2015. A CONCISE entomological evaluation of onchocerciasis transmission in Ahani-Achi community in Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Res. Rev., 7: 56-62.

  10. Adamu, V.E., B.E.B. Nwoke, A.A. Amaechi and C.N. Ukaga, 2015. Prevalence of human oral protozoan parasites in selected LGAs in Enugu State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Oral Health, 2: 31-36.

  11. Adamu, V.E., B.E.B. Nwoke, A.A. Amaechi and C.N. Ukaga, 2015. Occurrence of human oral protozoan parasites in individuals with different oral hygiene measures in selected LGAs in Enugu State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Oral Health, 2: 37-42.

  12. Noma, M., H.G. Zoure, A.H. Tekle, P.A. Enyong, B.E. Nwoke and J.H. Remme, 2014. The geographic distribution of onchocerciasis in the 20 participating countries of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control:(1) priority areas for ivermectin treatment. Parasites Vectors, 7: 325-339.
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  13. Ezeigbo, O.R., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga and R.O. Emecheta, 2014. Willingness of individuals to comply with annual and long-term ivermectin treatment in Abia State, Nigeria. Br. J. Med. Med. Res., 4: 2212-2219.

  14. Ezeigbo, O., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, C.M.U. Ajero and I. Nwchukwu, 2014. Evaluation of community directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Epidemiol. Infect., 2: 7-15.

  15. Dozie, I.N.S., B.E.B. Nwoke and A.N. Amadi, 2014. Ebola virus disease: An emergent public health threat of the late 20th century. Nig. J. Pure Applied Sci., 6: 1-10.

  16. Richards, F.O., E. Emukah, P.M. Graves, O. Nkwocha and L. Nwankwo et al., 2013. Community-wide distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets can halt transmission of lymphatic filariasis in southeastern Nigeria. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hygiene, 89: 578-587.
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  17. Nwoke, E.A. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2013. Neglected tropical diseases need more than drug. Int. J. Dis. Disorder, 1: 47-52.

  18. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2013. Partnership for the progress in infectious diseases control. Nig. J. Parasitol., 34: 103-112.

  19. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2013. International travel and disease transmission. Nig. J. Parasitol., 34: 7-14.

  20. Ezeigbo, O.R., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga and E.C. Emuka, 2013. Impact assessment of repeated mass ivermectin treatment on onchocerciasis in Abia State, Nigeria. J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, 3: 40-48.
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  21. Amaechi, A.A., C.N. Ukaga, B.E.B. Nwoke, E. Emuka, T.O. Prince and C.I. Eneanya, 2013. Transport of ticks, Ornithodoros species (Acarina: Argasidae) by endophilic mosquitoes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Int. Sci. Res. J., 4: 6-10.

  22. Amaechi, A.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, M.N. Ezike and A.N. Okere, 2013. A review of the probable mechanisms of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus by mosquitoes. Global Res. J. Sci., 2: 31-36.

  23. Amaechi, A.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, L.F. Duru, C.M.U. Ajero and T.O. Prince, 2013. Awareness and practice regarding factors associated with lymphatic filariasis and its vectors among the Ohaukwu people of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Global Res. J. Sci., 2: 1-8.

  24. Amaechi, A.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, C.M.U. Ajero, L.F. Duru, J.K. Nnodim and M.C. Nwokeji, 2013. Mapping of lymphatic filariasis in Ohaukwu and Abakaliki LGAs of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Int. Sci. Res. J., 4: 27-34.

  25. Amaechi, A.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, C.M.U. Ajero, C. Uhuegbu, C.M. Nwokeji and M.O. Nwachukwu, 2013. Impact of impregnated treated bed net (ITBN) control traills on human lymphatic filariasis vectors, filarial distribution and trans mission in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. J. Curr. Res. Sci., 195: 378-384.

  26. Amaechi, A.A., B.E. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga and J.K. Nnodim, 2013. Evaluation of the efficacy of insecticide treated bednets (ITBNS) control trials on some aspects of transmission dynamics of bancroftian filariasis vectors in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. J. Microbiol. Res., 1: 52-58.
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  27. Uduji, H.I., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, G.O. Uduji and J.K. Nnodim et al., 2012. Studies on some aspects of malaria and lymphatic filariasis transmission in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Cibtech J. Microbiol., 1: 18-28.

  28. Ogomaka, I.A., B.E.B. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2012. Effects of albendazole and pyrantel pamoate chemotherapy on soil transmitted helminths among pupils of owerri west local government area of Imo state, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 33: 111-116.
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  29. Ogoamaka, I.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, C.M. Nwokeji, C.M.U. Ajero and M.I. Nwachukwu, 2012. Prevalence of soil transmitted helminthes among primary school pupils in Owerri West LGA, Imo State Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 33: 37-43.

  30. Emmy-Egbe, I.O., C.N. Ukaga, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.I. Eneanya and C.M.U. Ajera, 2012. Prevalence of human intestinal helminthiasis in Njikoka Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 33: 15-19.
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  31. Ukaga, C.N., I.E. Obiora, B.E.B. Nwoke, M.N. Ezeunala, M.I. Nwachukwu, C.M.U. Ajero and C.A. Ekwunife, 2011. Malaria morbidity and mortality in Owerri hospitals. Nig. J. Parasitol., 32: 175-180.
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  32. Orji, C., C.N. Ukaga, B.E. Nwoke, C.A. Nwokeji and M.I. Nwachukwu et al., 2011. Possible antiplasmodic effects of antituberculosis drugs on tuberculosis patients with malaria in Owerri Imo state, Nigeria. Am. J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 1: 22-30.
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  33. Nwoke, B.E.B., C.N. Ukaga, C.N. Nwajiuba, E.A. Nwoke and U.M. Chukwuocha, 2011. Review on the adaptation strategies to the impact of climate change on health: A key to achieving millennium development goals. Nig. J. Parasitol., 32: 143-152.
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  34. Chukwuocha, U.M., I.N.S. Dozie, C.N. Ukaga and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2011. Rapid assessment of loiasis in parts of the Niger delta, in Imo State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 32: 25-29.
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  35. Amaechi, A.A., B.E.B. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2011. A comparative study of human lymphatic filariasis vectors and filarial transmission indices control trail using Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (ITBN) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Global Res. J. Sci., 1: 18-23.

  36. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga and M.I. Nwachukwu, 2010. Epidemiological characteristics of Bancroftian filariasis and the Nigerian environment. J. Public Health Epidemiol., 2: 113-117.
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  37. Ezeigbo, E.U., N.M. Orji, C.N. Ukaga and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2010. The prevalence of hookworm infection in Uganda communities of the Niger Delta, Southern Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 7: 43-48.

  38. Chukwuocha, U.M., C.N. Ukaga, I.N.S. Dizie, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.M.U. Ajaero and M.I. Nwachukwu, 2010. Local knowledge and perceptions on the transmission, treatment and prevention of loiasis in parts of Niger Delta Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 31: 21-25.
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  39. Amaechi, A.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, H. Uduji and E.C. Emukah et al., 2010. Seasonal variations in human lymphatic filariasis transmission by mosquitoes in parts of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Int. Sci. Res. J., 2: 56-61.

  40. Orji, M.N., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga and I.N.S. Dozie, 2009. Rapid assessment of endemicity of loiasis in Onuimo and Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Areas of Imo State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 30: 75-78.

  41. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke and O.M. Ukpai, 2009. Protecting health from climate change. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 2: 168-172.

  42. Chukwuocha, U.M., I.N.S. Dozie, C.O.E. Onwuliri, B.E.B. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2009. The potential application of Geographical Information System (GIS) in malaria control programme in Africa. Adv. Sci. Technol., 3: 1-6.

  43. Chukwuocha, U.M., I.N.S. Dozie, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, C.O.E. Onwuliri and A.E. Osuagwu, 2009. The clinical pattern and complications of severe malaria in parts of the Imo River Basin of Nigeria. Nig. Hospital Pract., 3: 76-79.

  44. Onyirioha, C.U., B.E.B. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike and C.N. Ukaga, 2008. Breeding sites, species abundance and health implications of mosquitoes associated with human residence and related activities in Imo State. West Afr. J. Educ. Res., 6: 62-76.

  45. Onyirioha, C.U. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2008. Physico-chemical properties of mosquito breeding sites: The case of drainage waters in Owerri Municipal. Afr. J. Sci. Educ. Technol., 10: 91-101.

  46. Ibeh, O.O., B.E.B. Nwoke and J.A. Adegoke, 2008. Morphological differentiation of vectors of Onchocerciasis, Simulium damnosum complex, in south-east Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 29: 61-66.
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  47. Chukwuocha, U.M., I.N.S. Dozie, B.O. Chikere and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2008. Current relevance and application of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the diagnosis and prognosis of disease conditions: A review. J. Med. Laboratory Sci., 17: 7-10.

  48. Chukwuocha, U.M., I.N.S. Dozie, A.N. Amadi, B.O. Nwankwo, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.O.E. Onwuliri and C.M.U. Ajero, 2008. The application of remote sense in identifying environmental conditions associated with malaria risk in Nigeria: A potential use and need of the Nigerian satellites. J. Biol. Environ. Sci., 2: 19-21.

  49. Chukwuocha, U.M., A.E. Osuagwu, I.N.S. Dozie, B.E.B. Nwoke and A.N. Amadi, 2008. Concurrent incidence of malaria and typhoid fever among children in parts of Imo River Basin of Nigeria. J. Environ. Health, 5: 70-73.

  50. Ajero, C.M.U., B.E.B. Nwoke and U.N. Chigbo, 2008. Treatment cost to individuals with chronic lymphatic filariasis in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Int. Sci. Res. J., 1: 30-34.

  51. Ajero, C.M., B.E.B. Nwoke, E.A. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2008. The burden of amoebiasis and the Nigerian environment. Int. Sci. Res. J., 1: 130-134.

  52. Uwaezuoke, J.C., J.C. Anosike, B.E. Nwoke and I.N. Dozie, 2007. Urinary schistosomiasis in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 90-94.

  53. Ukaga, C.N., B.E. Nwoke, O.S. Udujih, A.A. Ohaeri, J.C. Anosike, B.U. Udujih and M.I. Nwachukwu, 2007. Placental malaria in Owerri, Imo State, south-eastern Nigeria. Tanzania J. Health Res., 9: 180-185.

  54. Nwoke, E.A. and B.E. Nwoke, 2007. The practice of female genetical mutilation in modern societies with special reference to humman immunodeficiency virus transmission. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 3: 269-273.
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  55. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, J.C. Anosike, I.N.S. Dozie and C.M. Ajero, 2007. Climate change and parasitic diseases. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 135-145.

  56. Nwoke, B.E.B., E.A. Nwoke and I.N.S. Dozie, 2007. The socioeconomic impact of lymphatic filariasis in tropical countries. Negro Educ. Rev., 58: 5-22.
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  57. Nwoke, B.E., I.N. Dozie, J. Jiya, Y. Saka and C. Okoronkwo et al., 2007. The prevalence of hydrocele in Nigeria and its implication on mapping of lymphatic filariasis. Nig. J. Parasitol., 27: 29-35.
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  58. Nwoke, B.E., E.A. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, J.C. Anosike, I.N. Dozie and C.M. Ajero, 2007. The impact of changing human environment and climate change on emerging and re-emerging parasitic diseases. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 135-145.
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  59. Nwajiuba, C.U., B.E. Nwoke and C.A. Nwajiuba, 2007. Structural adjustment programme and public health issues in relation to migration: Nigeria. Development, 50: 101-105.
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  60. Ibe, O.O., B.E.B. Nwoke and J.A. Adegoke, 2007. Distribution and ecology of breeding sites of Simulium damnosumsl in Southeastern Nigeria primary health zone. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 32-38.

  61. Dozie, I.N., U.M. Chukwuocha, B.E. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike and C. Ukaga et al., 2007. Satellite technology and the control of parasitic diseases in Africa: An overview. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 47-53.
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  62. Dozie, I.N., C.O. Onwuliri, B.E. Nwoke, U.M. Chukwuocha and E.A. Nwoke, 2007. Prevalence of lymphatic complications due to onchocerciasis infection in Imo State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 27: 23-28.
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  63. Dozie, I.N., C.O. Onwuliri, B.B. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike and N.J. Okolie, 2007. Onchocerciasis in Imo state, Nigeria 1: The prevalence and distribution in the Middle Imo River Basin, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 27: 16-22.
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  64. Asinobe, C.O., B.N. Ibe, B.E. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga and C.F. Nwankwo, 2007. Implications of malaria and intestinal parasitic co-infections among out-patients of a secondary health facility in Owerri, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 103-108.
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  65. Anosike, J.C., I.N.S. Dozie, G.I. Ameh, C.N. Ukaga and B.E.B. Nwoke et al., 2007. The varied beneficial effects of ivermectin (Mectizan) treatment, as observed within onchocerciasis foci in south-eastern Nigeria. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 101: 593-600.
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  66. Anosike, J.C., B.E. Nwoke, A.N. Okere, E.E. Oku, J.E. Asor, I.O. Emmy-Egbe and D.A. Adimike, 2007. Epidemiology of tree-hole breeding mosquitoes in the tropical rainforest of Imo State, south-east Nigeria. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 14: 31-38.
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  67. Amajuoyi, O.U., J.C. Anosike, B.E. Nwoke and C.N. Ukaga, 2007. Mansonelliasis amongst nomadic Fulani herdsmen of south-eastern Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 28: 83-86.
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  68. Ajero, C.M.U., B.E.B. Nwoke, N.J.C. Okolie, H.U. Nwanjo and G. Oze et al., 2007. Bancroftian filariasis in the Niger Delta area of eastern Nigeria. Res. J. Med. Sci., 1: 113-117.

  69. Ajero, C.M.U., B.E.B. Nwoke, N.J.C. Okolie and H.U. Nwanjor, 2007. Human nematode ova in cyclorryhaphan flies in owerri, south-eastern Nigeria. Res. J. Med. Sci., 1: 110-112.

  70. Ajero, C.M.U., B.E.B. Nwoke and J.C. Anosike, 2007. Use of hydrocoele as a diagnostic index for bancroftian filariasis. J. Integr. Med. Biomed. Res., 1: 26-28.

  71. Nwoke, B.E.B., I.N.S. Dozie, E.A. Nwoke and J.C. Anosike, 2006. The burden of human onchocerciasis in Nigeria: An appraisal. Nig. J. Microbiol., 20: 1115-1128.

  72. Ikpeama, C.A., B.E.B. Nwoke and J.C. Anosike, 2006. Studies on the ecology and distribution of black flies of Imo State, Nigeria. Afr. J. Applied Zool. Environ. Biol., 8: 150-154.

  73. Onwuliri, C.O.E., C.M. Adeiyongo, C.A. Ikpeama, J.C. Anosike and B.E.B. Nwoke et al., 2005. Assessment of the effectiveness of intervention strategies in the control of endemic dracunculiasis in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 1: 105-112.
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  74. Onwuliri, C.O., J.C. Anosike, C. Oguoma, V.A. Onwuliri, B.E. Nwoke, I.N. Dozie and M.O. Iwuala, 2005. The impact of cultural behaviours, local beliefs and practices on emerging parasitic diseases in tropical Africa. Negro Educ. Rev., 56: 311-326.
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  75. Okogun, G.R., J.C. Anosike, A.N. Okere and B.E. Nwoke, 2005. Ecology of mosquitoes of Midwestern Nigeria. J. Vector Borne Dis., 42: 1-8.
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  76. Nwoke, B.E.B., J.C. Anosike, C.N. Ukaga, U.M. Chukwuocha, E.A. Nwoke and I.N.S. Dozie, 2005. The impact of Nigerian environment and climate change on the epidemiology of malaria. Medipharm Med. J., 2: 123-132.

  77. Enermor, V.H.A., J.C. Anosike, B.E.B. Nwoke and P.C. Chikezie, 2005. Assessment of serum status of amino transferases and bulibirum in malaria patients. Int. J. Applied Nat. Nat. Sci., 1: 85-89.

  78. Anosike, J.C., I.N. Dozie, C.O. Onwuliri, B.E. Nwoke and V.A. Onwuliri, 2005. Prevalence of Mansonella perstans infections among the nomadic Fulanis of northern Nigeria. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 12: 1-4.

  79. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, F.I. Ogbuso, D.O. Amanze, I.G. Ameh, J.E. Asor and E.E. Oku, 2005. A survey of intestinal helminthes and blood parasites of the African giant rat-Crycetomys emini in South eastern Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 1: 1-6.
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  80. Anosike, J.C., B.E. Nwoke, E.G. Ajayi, C.O. Onwuliri and O.U. Okoro et al., 2005. Lymphatic filariasis among the ezza people of Ebonyi state, eastern Nigeria. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 12: 181-186.

  81. Ogbusu, F.I., B.E.B. Nwoke, A.J. Njoku, J.C. Anosike and J.C. Uwaezuoke, 2004. The prevalence of malaria among pregnant women in Owerri Municipal, Imo State Nigeria. Afr. J. Appl. Zool. Environ. Biol., 6: 30-34.

  82. Nwoke, E.B., I.N.S. Dozie, E.A. Nwoke and J.C. Anosike, 2004. Human schistosomiasis, and Nigerian environment and climate change. J. Biol. Res., 2: 103-114.
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  83. Iwu, R.U., B.E.B. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike, 2004. Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among primary school children in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State Nigeria. Inter–World J. Sci. Technol., 3: 80-85.

  84. Dozie, I.N.S., C.O.E. Onwuliri and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2004. Onchocerciasis in Imo state, Nigeria (2): The prevalence, intensity and distribution in the upper Imo river basin. Int. J. Environ. Health Res., 14: 359-369.
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  85. Dozie, I.N.S., C.O.E. Onwuliri and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2004. Onchocerciasis in Imo State, Nigeria. Community knowledge and beliefs about transmission, treatment and prevention. Public Health, 118: 128-130.
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  86. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, M.C. Chikere and C.N. Ukaga, 2004. Bed net used and attendance at antenatal clinics among children with malaria in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Afr. J. Appl. Zool. Environ. Biol., 6: 115-122.

  87. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.O.E. Onwuliri and C.E. Obiukwu, 2004. Parasitic diseases among the normadic fulanis of southeastern Nigeria. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 11: 221-225.

  88. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, N.G. Madu and I.N.S. Dozie, 2004. Aspects of intestinal helminth parasites of dogs in world Bank-Assisted housing estate, new owerri, Nigeria. Afr. J. Appl. Zool. Environ. Biol., 6: 25-29.

  89. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke and A.N. Okere, 2004. prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among the ohaukwu people of ebonyi state, Nigeria. Afr. J. Appl. Zool. Environ. Biol., 6: 123-127.

  90. Anosike, J.C., B.E. Nwoke, C.O. Onwuliri, C.E. Obiukwu and A.F. Duru et al., 2004. Prevalence of parasitic diseases among nomadic Fulanis of south-eastern Nigeria. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 11: 221-225.

  91. Ukaga, C.N., J.C. Ezigbo, P.I.K. Onyeka, J.C. Anosike and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2003. The effect of chloroquine on the male worms of Onchocerca volvulus in-vitro. Niger. J. Parasitol., 24: 71-78.

  92. Ukaga, C.N., B.E.B. Nwoke and P.I.K. Onyeka, 2003. Integrating women in disease management: Case of Malaria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 24: 53-58.
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  93. Opara, F.N. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2003. Techniques in Parasitology. In: Research in Biological and Chemical Sciences, Onyeike, E.N. and J.O. Osuji (Eds.). Springfield Publications Ltd., Nigeria, pp:190-206,.

  94. Okogun, G.R.A., B.E.B. Nwoke, A.N. Okere, J.C. Anosike and A.C. Esekhegbe, 2003. Epidemiological implications of preferences of breeding sites of mosquito species in Midwestern Nigeria. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 10: 217-222.
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  95. Nwosu, D.C., A.C. Okorei, G.R.A. Okogun, B.E.B. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike, A.J. Njoku and I.O.C. Obiajuru, 2003. Intestinal helminthes of pupils of urban schools in Abia State, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 4: 44-48.

  96. Anosike, J.C., C.O.E. Onwuliri, B.E.B. Nwoke and I.N.S. Dozie, 2003. Laboratory Investigation of the infection rates of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus in the transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti. Niger. J. Parasitol., 24: 143-148.
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  97. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, I.N.S. Dozie, 2003. Dracunculiasis in the north eastern border of Ebonyi State, south eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 206: 45-51.
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  98. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, I. Dozie, U.A.R. Thofern and A.N. Okere et al., 2003. Control of endemic dracunculiasis in Ebonyi State, South-Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 206: 591-596.
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  99. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, A.N. Okere, D.C. Nwosu, C.M.U. Ajero and M.O.E. Iwuala, 2003. Observations on the epizoology of Cysticercus bovis in Ebonyi State, southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 4: 25-30.

  100. Okogun, G.R.A., J.C. Anosike, B.E.B. Nwoke and A.N. Okere, 2002. Prevalence of single and mixed infections of intestinal helminthes among school pupils in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 3: 70-74.

  101. Noma, M., B.E.B. Nwoke, I. Nutall, P.A. Tambala and P. Enyong,et al 2002. Rapid epidemiological mapping of onchocerciasis (REMO): its application by the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC). Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 96: S29-S39.
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  102. Dozie, I.N.S. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2002. Notes on human onchocerciasis prevalence in the Mambilla Plateau, Taraba State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 23: 159-161.
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  103. Anosike, J.C., V.A. Azoro and B.E.B. Nwoke,et al 2002. Dracunculiasis in the north eastern border of Ebonyi State, South eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health., 206: 45-51.
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  104. Anosike, J.C., A.J. Njoku, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.M.U. Ajero, U.R. Osagiede, O.U. Okoro and D.C. Nwosu, 2002. Epidemiological of urinary schistosomiasis in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., 3: 59-65.
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  105. Ajero, C.M.U., B.E.B. Nwoke and J.C. Anosike, 2002. Observation on women nutrition and food taboos in West Africa sub region. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 3: 78-80.

  106. Ukaga,C.C., I.N. Dozie and B.E. Nwoke, 2001. Validation of reports of nodules dissolution after repeated ivermectin treatment of onchocerciasis in southeastern Nigeria. East Afr. Med. J., 78: 515-557.
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  107. Oparaocho,E., A.B. Odibo and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2001. Human onchocerciasis in imo river basin: A prevalence survey. J. Pure Appl. Sci., 7: 205-208.
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  108. Okorie, A.C., J.C. Anosike, A.J. Njoku and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2001. Studies on the water supply sources and prevalence of intestinal protozoa in primary school children in Aba, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 2: 37-40.

  109. Nwoke, B.E.B., 2001. Urbanization and livestock handling and farming: The public health and parasitological implications. Nigerian J. Parasitol., 22: 121-128.
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  110. Nwoke, B.E.B. and I.N.S. Dozie, 2001. Operational research and its success in onchocerciasis control in Nigeria. Nigerian J. Parasitol., 22: 3-10.
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  111. Anosike, J.C., C.O.E. Onwiliri, B.E.B. Nwoke, I.C. Okoli and G.C. Okoli, 2001. Studies on the prevalence of bovine onchocerciasis in cattles slaughtered at Bauchi municipal abattoir, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Int. J. Agric. Rural Dev., 2: 131-136.

  112. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke, A.N. Okere, 2001. Endemicity of urinary schistosomiasis in the north central zone of Abia State Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 2: 5-12.

  113. Anosike, J.C., B.E.B. Nwoke and A.j. Njoku, 2001. Validity of haematuria in community diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis infection. J. Helminthol., 75: 223-225.

  114. Anosike, J.C., A.J. Njoku, B.E.B. Nwoke and A.N. Okere, 2001. Epidemiological and bacteriological findings in some schistosomiasis endemic foci in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 2: 13-19.

  115. Anosike, J.C., A.J. Njoku and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2001. Human infectious with Moniliformis moniliformis in Southeastern Nigerian. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 94: 837-838.

  116. Ukaga, C.N. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2000. The control of tropical diseases as a means of uplifting the burden of the African women: The case of onchocerciasis. Negro Educ. Rev., 51: 65-70.

  117. Oparaocha, E.T., A.B. Odibo and B.E.B. Nwoke, 2000. Clinical-pathological study of human onchocerciasis in Imo river basin, Nigeria and its implication to the control of the disease in the area. .J.Pure Appl. Sci., 6: 5-9.

  118. Okoli, G.C., B.E.B. Nwoke and M.O.E. Iwuala, 2000. Studies on human onchocerciasis in Imo river basin area of Nigeria. I. An assessment of the prevalence and distribution in communities based on clinical signs and microfilarial presence. Int. J. Environ. Health Human Dev., 1: 8-11.

  119. Anosike,J.C., A.J. Njoku, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.N. Ukaga, O.U. Okoro and A.N.C. Amadi, 2000. The status of dracunculiasis in parts of Isieke community in Ebonyilocal government area of Eonyi state, Nigeria. Trop. Ecol., 41: 183-193.
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  120. Okoli, G.C., B.E.B. Nwoke and M.O.E. Iwuala, 1999. Studies on human onchocerciasis in Imo river basin area of Nigeria: Observation on the social consequences of onchocercal skin lesions on the adolescent girls. Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., 1: 12-17.

  121. Nwoke, B.E.B., I.N.S. Dozie, J.Y. Jiya and E.I.I. Gemade, 1999. The present status of human onchocerciasis in southeastern Nigeria using rapid epidemiological mapping of onchocerciasis (REMO). Nigerian J. Parasitol., 19: 11-18.

  122. Dozie, I.N.S., F.O. Iwuagwu and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1999. HIV/AIDS epidemics and its speculated African origin: A Re-Appraisal. Negro Educ. Rev., 1: 79-87.

  123. Abanobi, O.C., L.D. Edungbola, G. Obiri and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1999. Onchocercal nodules: Prevalence and practice of lay nodulectomy in Mballa Isuochi, Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian J. Parasitol., 20: 45-50.

  124. Gemade, E.I.I., Y. Jiya, B.E. Nwoke, E.O. Ogunba, H. Edegere, Akoh and A. Omojola, 1998. Human onchocerciasis: Current assessment of the disease burden in Nigeria by rapid epidemiological mapping. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 92: 579-583.
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  125. Nwoke, B.E.B. and I.N.S. Dozie, 1997. Onchocerciasis and blindness in Nigeria. Afr. J. Med. Pract., 4: 138-152.

  126. Nwoke, B.E.B., C.O.E. Onwuliri and G.O. Ufomadu, 1995. Onchocerciasis in plateau state, Nigeria: Clinical manifestations and socioeconomic aspects. Med. Sci., 6: 6-9.

  127. banobi, O.C., L.D. Edungbola, B.E. Nwoke and B.S. Mencias, 1994. Validity of Leopard skin manifestation in community diagnosis of human onchocerciasis infection. Appl. Parasitol., 35: 8-11.
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  128. Ogbonnaya, C.I., M.C. Nwalozie, B.E. Nwoke, C. Asinobi and B. Izuagba, 1994. Soil types and growth relationships in moringa oleifera. J. Inn. Life Sci., 1: 105-112.

  129. Nwoke, B.E.B., L.D. Edungbola and B.S. Mencias, 1994. Human onchocerciasis in the rainforest zone of southeastern Nigeria. I. Rapid assessment for community diagnosis in the imo river basin. Nigeria J. Parasitol., 15: 7-18.

  130. Nduka, F.O., V.U. Okwara and B.E. Nwoke, 1994. Physico-chemical properties of water habitats of snail hosts of Schistosoma in an endemic area of southeastern Nigeria. Nigeria J. Biotechnol., 21: 90-103.

  131. Nduka, F.O., C.M.U. Ajero and B.E. Nwoke, 1994. Urinary schistosomiasis among school children in an endemic community in southeastern Nigeria. Appl. Parasitol., 36: 34-40.

  132. Onwuchekwa, E.C. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1993. Rural Urban Migration: The Effects on parasitic DIsease. In: Health and Sanitation in Rural Development. Okpara, E.E. and M.A. Ijeoma, (Eds.) Noble Pub, Ibadan,Nigeria, PP: 22-29.

  133. Okereke, O.M. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1993. Human Parasitic Disease and Rural-Water Development. In: Health and Sanitation in Rural Development. Okpara, E.E. and M.A. Ijeoma, (Eds.) Noble Pub, Ibadan, Nigeria, Pp: 142-145.

  134. Oguariri, R.M. and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1993. Health and Sanitation in Rural Nigeria. In: Development Strategies for Nigeria. Anyanwu, A. and B.E.B. Nwoke, (Eds.) Avan Global Pub, Okigwe Nigeria, Pp:187-194.

  135. Nwoke, B.E.B., F.O. Nduka, O.M. Okere and O.C. Ehighibe, 1993. Sustainable urban development and human health: Septic tank as a major breeding habitat of mosquito vectors of human diseases in South-Eastern Nigeria. Appl. Parasitol., 34: 1-10.
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  136. Nwoke, B.E.B., 1993. Rapid assessment of onchocerciasis endemicity in Nigerian. Nigeria J. Biotechnol., 11: 213-216.

  137. Nwoke, B.E.B. and R.M. Oguariri, 1993. Tropical Disease: Major obstacle to Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria. In: Development Strategies for Nigeria. Anyanwu, A. and B.E.B. Nwoke,(Eds). Avan Global Pub, Okigwe, Nigeria, PP: 195-202.

  138. Nwoke, B.E.B. and J.U.J. Onwumere, 1993. Economic development and ecological consequences: A Challenge of the 1990s and beyond. In: Development Strategies for Nigeria. Anyanwu, A. and B.E.B. Nwoke, (Eds). Avan Global Pub, Okigwe, Nigeria, PP: 171-178.

  139. Nwoke, B.E.B. and E.U. Ikonne, 1993. Onchocerciasis blindness. The nigeria situation. Nigeria J. Optometry., 7: 2-7.

  140. Anosike, J.C., C.O. Onwuliri, R.E. Inyama, J.I. Akoh and B.E. Nwoke,et al 1993. Trichomoniasis amongst students of a higher institution in Nigeria. Appl. Parasitol., 34: 19-25.
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  141. Nwoke, B.E.B., C.O.E. Onwuliri and G.O. Ufomadu, 1992. Onchocerciasis in Plateau State; Nigeria: Ecological background, local disease perception & treatment; and vector/parasite dynamics. J. Hyg. Epidemiol. Microbiol. Immunol., 36: 153-160.
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  142. Nwoke, B.E.B., C.I. Ogbonnaya, M.C. Nwalozie, R.A. Onyeagba and F.O. Nduka, 1992. Aflatoxins and human diseases. I. kwashiorkor. Med. J., 5: 20-22.

  143. Nwoke, B.E.B., 1992. Ivermectin (MECTIZAN): The incredible drug against human onchocerciasis. Med. J., 5: 28-31.

  144. Nwoke, B.E.B., 1992. Musculo-skeletal pain (MSP) in onchocerciasis: A potential in the rapid low cost epidemiological survey and in the assessment impact of mectizan treatment in a community. Angew. Parasitol., 33: 133-138.

  145. Nwoke, B.E., 1992. Behavioural aspects and their possible uses in the control of dracontiasis (Guinea-Worm) in Igwun river basin area of Imo State, Nigeria. Angew. Parasitol., 33: 205-210.
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  146. Anosike, J.C., C.O.E. Onwuliri, V.K. Payne, F.U. Amuta, O.B. Akogun, C.M. Adeiyongo and B.E. Nwoke, 1992. Observations on mansonellosis among the Ibos of Abia and Imo States, Nigeria. Ang. Parasitol., 33: 235-241.

  147. Ufomadu, G.O., B.E. Nwoke, J.I. Akoh, Y. Sato and G.O.C. Ekejindu,et al 1991. The occurrence of Loiasis, mansonellosis and Wuchereriasis in the Jarawa River Valley, Central Nigeria. Acta Trop., 48: 137-147.
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  148. Nwoke, B.E.B., H. Takahashi and K. Shiwaku, 1991. Nigerian onchocerciasis:Epidemiological perspective. Japan. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 19: 191-201.
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  149. Nwoke, B.E.B., 1991. Cultural considerations in guinea worm eradication programmes. Africa Health, 12: 32-36.

  150. Nwoke, B.E.B. and O.U. Uwazie, 1991. Studies on the lack flies Simulium of Imo State Nigeria: The distribution of immature stage in Isiukwuato–Okigwe area. Niger. J. Parasitol., 12: 29-37.

  151. Nwoke, B.E.B., 1990. The Socio-Economic aspects of human onchocerciasis in Africa: Present appraisal. J. Hyg. Epidemiol. Microbiol. Immunol., 34 : 37-44.
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  152. Nwoke, B.E.B., R.A. Onyeagba and F.N. Madubike, 1989. Rural Agricultural Development: Link between Rural Ice Cultivation and Vector-Borne Disease. In: Roles and Paradigms in Rural Development in Nigeria, Igbozuruike, U.M., E.E. Okpara and A.U. Awuzie (Eds.). Karto Press, Owerri, Nigeria, pp: 643-655.

  153. Nwoke, B.E.B., F.O. Nduka and R.A. Onyeagba, 1989. The Impact Of Guinea Worm On Rural Development In Nigeria. In: Role and Paradigms in the Rural Development in Nigeria. Igbozuruike, U.M., E.E. Okpara and A.U. Awuzie, Karto Press, Owerri, Nigeria, PP: 656-667.

  154. Nwoke, B.E.B., C.O.E. Onwuliri, K. Shiwaku, G.O. Ufomadu, I. Tada and H. Takahashi, 1989. Endemic onchocerciasis on the jarawa valley area of plateau state, nigeria. Japan. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 19: 205-211.
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  155. Nwoke, B.E.B., 1988. Studies on the field epidemiology of human onchocerciasis on the jos plateau, Nigeria—VII. the effects of climatic factors on the diurnal biting behaviour of Simulium damnosum Theobald (Diptera: Simuliidae). Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 9: 323-328.
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  156. Tada, I., M. Korenga, K. Shiwaku, E.O. Ogunba, G.O. Ufomadu and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1987. Specific serodiagnosis with adult Onchocerca antigen in an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 32: 383-386.

  157. Shiwaku, K., H. Takahashi, B.E.B. Nwoke, C.O.E. Onwuliri and G.O. Ufomadu, 1987. Parasitological survey in the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. Japan. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 14: 295-302.
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  158. Onwuliri, C.O.E., B.E.B. Nwoke, I.A. Lawal and M.O. Iwuala, 1987. Onchocerciasis in plateau state of Nigeria. II. The prevalence among residents around the Assob River area. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 81: 49-52.
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  159. Hira, H., I. Tada, H. Takahashi, B.E. Nwoke and G.O. Ufomadu, 1987. Chromosomes of Onchocerca volvulus (Spirurida: Onchocercidae): A comparative study between Nigeria and Guatemala. J. Helminthol., 61: 43-46.
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  160. Ufomadu, G.O., Tada, I. Shiwaku and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1986. Acid phosphatase variation in the microfilariae of Dipetalonema Perstans and loa loa from Jos Plateau, Nigeria. Japan. J. Parasitol., 34: 279-288.

  161. Miniori, I., I. Tada, K. Shiwaku, G.O. Ufomadu and B.E.B. Nwoke, 1986. A biometric study of Onchocerca volvulus microfilariae from nigerian using unclear count method. Z. Parasitenkund, 72: 835-836.

  162. Nwoke, B.E.B. and C.O.E. Onwuliri, 1984. Some factors affecting the emergency periodicity and survival of cerceriae of S. mansoni and F. gigantic in Jos, Nigeria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 5: 39-49.
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