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September 10, 2025EAS Journal of Parasitology and Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Comparative Studies on the Plasmodium Falciparium Infection in Five Communities of Odegu Clan in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

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HCHenry O. ChukwuDGD.T. GoodheadHiroshima UniversityCOC Orluoma

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Overview

Comparative analysis shows a 56.6% prevalence of malaria in five rural communities, indicating education on vector prevention is critical.

Key Points

  • The overall prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection was 56.6% among 1252 individuals studied.
  • Rumuji community had the highest prevalence at 16.5%, while Eveku had the lowest at 4.5%.
  • Individuals aged 20-29 were most commonly infected, while females showed a slightly higher prevalence than males.
  • The findings highlight the ongoing malaria prevalence in rural areas and the urgency for improved environmental sanitation.

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Chukwu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c199e29b7b07f3a061b4e4https://doi.org/10.36349/easjpid.2025.v07i03.002
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