Journal of Parasite Research

The Open Access Pub has the reputation for quick reviewing and publishing original research articles. The editorial boards of our journals have many dedicated and reputed scientists as editorial members. Their support helps many researchers from all countries to enhance their research between scientists of various communities. This platform plays a crucial role in promoting science networks and exchanges.

Parasite Research-Public Health-Isaac Dennis Amoah

South Africa

Durban University of Technology | dut · Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology.

Send an Email

Isaac Dennis Amoah

Address:

Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology Durban University of Technology Steve Biko Campus, Block S11
 Steve Biko Road
 Berea Durban 4001.

Research Interests:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Microbiological Methods
  • Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture
  • Soil-Transmitted Helminth
  • microbial risk assessment.

Biography:

  • Isaac Dennis Amoah currently works at the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology. 
  • Isaac does research in Microbiology, Ecology and Biotechnology. 
  • Their current project is 'Development of a uniform methodology for the detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in environmental samples.

Research:

  • Concentration of soil-transmitted helminth eggs in sludge from South Africa and Senegal: A probabilistic estimation of infection risks associated with agricultural application
  • Effect of reagents used during detection and quantification of Ascaris suum in environmental samples on egg viability
  • Detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in environmental samples: A review of current state-of-the-art and future perspectives
  • Contribution of Wastewater Irrigation to Soil Transmitted Helminths Infection among Vegetable Farmers in Kumasi, Ghana
  • Exploring the potential reservoirs of non specific TEM beta lactamase (blaTEM) gene in the Indo-Gangetic region: A risk assessment approach to predict health hazards
  • A comparative microbiological assessment of the Isipingo River and Palmiet River in Kwa-Zulu Natal province to elucidate health risks
  • Presence of pathogenic E. coli in ready-to-be-eaten salad food from vendors in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
  • A probabilistic assessment of the contribution of wastewater-irrigated lettuce to Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection risk and disease burden in Kumasi, Ghana
  • Modeling the die-off of E. coli and Ascaris in wastewater-irrigated vegetables: Implications for microbial health risk reduction associated with irrigation cessation.