Dr. Bala Aminu Yabo
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Dr. Bala Aminu Yabo

Senior Lecturer
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Zoology from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Bala Aminu Yabo is currently working as Senior Lecturer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Zoology from same University. His main area of interest related to Parasitology, Epidemiology, Haematology, Veterinary Sciences, Zoology, Entomology, Fisheries, and Biochemistry of Parasites. His area of expertise includes Trypanosomes, Therapeutics, Plasmodium, Anaemia, Parasitaemia, Onchocerciasis, Ticks, Environment, Schistosomes, Parasites, Entamoeba, Intestinal parasites, Blood parasites, Ascariasis, Lice, Trichomoniasis, Protozoa, Haematology, Phytochemistry, Ethnobothany, Microfilariae, Ascaridia, Mites, Snail, Helminths, Malaria, Toxicity, Medicinal plants, Filariasis, Ectoparasites, Leishmaniasis, and Mosquitoes. He has published 23 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Parasitology
62%
Epidemiology
90%
Hematology
75%
Zoology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Bala, A.Y., Ladan, M.U. and Mainasara, M., 2012. Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Abarma Village, Gusau, Nigeria: A Preliminary Investigation. Sci. World J., 7: 1-4.
  2. Bala, A.Y. and H. Sule, 2012. Vectorial Potential of Cockroaches in Transmitting Parasites of Medical Importance in Arkilla, Sokoto, Nigeria. Niger. J. Basic Appied Sci., 20: 111-115.
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  3. Bala, A.Y., T. Adamu, U. Abubakar and M.J. Ladan, 2011. Inhibition of Trypanosoma brucei brucei by extracts from Waltheria indica L. (sleepy morning). Res. J. Parasitol., 6: 53-59.
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  4. Bala, A.Y., T. Adamu and M.J. Ladan, 2011. Amelioration of trypanosome-infection-induced alterations in serum cholesterol, triglycerides and proteins by hydro-ethanolic extract of Waltheria indica in rats. Res. J. Parasitology, 6: 127-135.
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  5. Bala, A.Y., S.A. Anka, A. Waziri and H. Shehu, 2011. Preliminary Survey of Ectoparasites Infesting Chickens (Gallus domesticus) in Four Areas of Sokoto Metropolis. Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 19: 173-180.
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  6. Bunza, M.D., A.A. Suleiman, A.M. Yusuf and A.Y. Bala, 2010. Relative Abundance of Mosquito Species in Katsina Metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 31: 73-78.
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  7. Bala, A.Y., 2010. Relative prevalence of the human hookworm species, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale in jos-north local government area of Plateau State. Res. J. Parasitol., 5: 18-22.
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  8. Bala, A.Y. and D.P. Yakubu, 2010. A Survey of Hookworm Infection among Pupils of School Age in Jos-North, Plateau State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 18: 237-242.
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  9. Bala, A.Y., T. Adamu, U. Abubakar, M.J. Ladan and M.G. Abubakar, 2009. Studies on the In Vitro Trypanocidal Effect of the Extracts of Some Selected Medicinal Plants in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 17: 257-264.
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