Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, Maryam Mohammed Yerima, Asogwa Cullet Ifeyinwa, Udo Francis Japhet and Fatima Muhammad Kabir

Background: Geo-helminth parasites pose significant public health concerns due to their detrimental impact on nutritional status. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of geo-helminth parasites among school pupils in the study area, considering age and gender, and comparing public and private school pupils. 
Methods: Two hundred stool samples were collected and examined microscopically using direct wet smear and zinc floatation techniques. 
Results: Out of the 200 samples, 72 (36%) tested positive for geo-helminth parasites. Males showed a higher prevalence (38%, 19%) than females (34%, 17%). Ascaris lumbricoides was the most common parasite (30%, 15%), followed by Necator americanus (18%, 9%), Strongyloides stercoralis (14%, 7%), and Trichuris trichiura (10%, 5%). 
Conclusion: This study highlights the need for urgent measures, including anthelmintic treatment, health education, mass chemotherapy, and improved sanitary facilities in schools and public areas. 

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