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Bala Aminu Yabo

Bala Aminu Yabo

LiveDNA ID: 234.4986
9 Publications
0 Editorial Roles
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About

Professional Summary

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.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria Zoology | Completed: 2006

Publications (9)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Abarma Village, Gusau, Nigeria: A Preliminary Investigation.
Bala, A.Y., Ladan, M.U. and Mainasara, M.,
Sci. World J., | Journal Article
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2012
Vectorial Potential of Cockroaches in Transmitting Parasites of Medical Importance in Arkilla, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Bala, A.Y. and H. Sule,
Niger. J. Basic Appied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2012
Amelioration of trypanosome-infection-induced alterations in serum cholesterol, triglycerides and proteins by hydro-ethanolic extract of Waltheria indica in rats.
Bala, A.Y., T. Adamu and M.J. Ladan,
Res. J. Parasitology, | Journal Article
10.3923/jp.2011.127.135
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2011
Inhibition of Trypanosoma brucei brucei by extracts from Waltheria indica L. (sleepy morning).
Bala, A.Y., T. Adamu, U. Abubakar and M.J. Ladan,
Res. J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jp.2011.53.59
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2011
Preliminary Survey of Ectoparasites Infesting Chickens (Gallus domesticus) in Four Areas of Sokoto Metropolis.
Bala, A.Y., S.A. Anka, A. Waziri and H. Shehu,
Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2011
Relative prevalence of the human hookworm species, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale in jos-north local government area of Plateau State.
Bala, A.Y.,
Res. J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jp.2010.18.22
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2010
A Survey of Hookworm Infection among Pupils of School Age in Jos-North, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Bala, A.Y. and D.P. Yakubu,
Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2010
Relative Abundance of Mosquito Species in Katsina Metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Bunza, M.D., A.A. Suleiman, A.M. Yusuf and A.Y. Bala,
Niger. J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2010
Studies on the In Vitro Trypanocidal Effect of the Extracts of Some Selected Medicinal Plants in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Bala, A.Y., T. Adamu, U. Abubakar, M.J. Ladan and M.G. Abubakar,
Niger. J. Basic Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Bala Aminu Yabo
2009