PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL HELMENT PARASITE IN WILD GROWN TILAPIA FISH (TILAPIA APP) IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE
Abstract
A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites in wild grown Tilapia fish (Tilapia spp) in Maiduguri, Borno State. A total of 25 fish samples were randomly collected from five different locations, including Bulumkutu. Baga road, Shahuri North, Gambora and Forri. The fish samples were examined for gastrointestinal helminth parasites using standard parasitological techniques. The results showed a prevalence of parasites, from four locations with fish sampled infected with at least one type of parasite. Six species of parasites were identified, including Paradilepis uncinate 4(15.3%). Dactylogyrus sp 6(23%). Raphidascaris sp 4(15.3%). Spirocamallamus sp 4 (15.3%), Camalanus carteri 4(15.3%), and Camallanusg gigi 4(15.3%). While Bulumkutu had no prevalence of parasite. Dactylogyrus sp was the most prevalent parasite species with 23% rate of infection. The study highlights the need for regular monitoring of fish, improvement of aquaculture practices, and public awareness campaigns to reduce the risk of parasite transmission to humans. The findings of this study have significant implications for public health, food safety, and the aquaculture industry in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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