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European Journal of Nursing

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
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European Journal of Nursing
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XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
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Title
PARASITIC SURVEY OF DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN OHAUKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Author
*Odikamnoro OO, Omowaye OS and Udu-Ituma SO
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Jesuniyi4wealth@yahoo.com
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Drinking water, Parasites, Ebonyi, Nigeria.
Abstract
A survey of parasites was carried out on the different drinking water sources in Ohaukwu Local government area of Ebonyi State. A total of 36 water samples collected from (Ezzamgbo, Ngbo and Effium) the three towns in Ohaukwu Local Government area of Ebonyi State were examined. 11 samples were from the rivers, 5 samples were from the wells, 3 samples were from Rain water (tank), 5 samples were from ponds, 1 sample was from the spring, 6 samples were from the bore holes and 5 water samples were from streams. All the drinking water sources harbour one or more cyst or oocysts of the parasites. The observation was made possible by the calcium carbonate flocculation method and by simple microscopy. The parasites observed include, Giardia lamblia (G. intestinals) cyst 50% (18/36), cryptosporidium oocyst 38.8% (14/36) and Entaemoeba histolytica cyst 27.7% (10/36). The highest number of Giardia lamblia cyst and Cryptosporidium oocyst were observed in rivers. The prevalence rate of the parasites differed due to the difference sources of water. The inhabitants of the studied area, should stop defecating near their drinking water sources to reduce the rate at which these parasites contaminates water. They should also boil their drinking water before drinking it, to reduce its effects on humans, as well treat their waters effectively to ensure the safety and hygienic quality of the water.
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