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Dengue virus serological markers among potential blood donors: an evidence of asymptomatic dengue virus transmission in Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: The risk of dengue virus or its antibodies which can be transmitted through blood transfusion by asymptomatic individuals infected, has been a major concern all over the world.
Salomon Bonsi Tchuandom, Abel Lissom, Ghislaine Haverie Mimfoumou Ateba, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu, Constantin Tchakounte, Agbor Rolland Ayuk, Etienne Philemon Atabonkeng, Ankiambom Innocent Ngong, Godwin Nchinda, Jules-Roger Kuiate   +9 more
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Carbon storage in cashew plantations in Central Africa: case of Cameroon

Carbon Management, 2021
This study aimed to assess the carbon storage in cashew plantations in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon. Quantification of stocks of biomass and carbon dioxide contained in agroforestry systems has become an international priority within the ...
Awé Djongmo Victor, Noiha Noumi Valery, Nyeck Boris, Vroh Bi Tra Aimé, Zapfack Louis   +4 more
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Prevalence of onchocerciasis after seven years of continuous community-directed treatment with ivermectin in the Ntui health district, Centre region, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Onchocerciasis is one of the major infectious diseases caused by Onchocerca volvulus. This parasite is responsible for chronic cutaneous and ocular diseases affecting more than 37 million people of whom 99% are in Africa.
Estelle Makou Tsapi, Françoise Guemgne Todjom, Guy-Armand Gamago, Josué Wabo Pone, Félicité Flore Djuikwo Teukeng   +4 more
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Characterization of pharmaceutical medication without a medical prescription in children before hospitalization in a resource-limited setting, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: The use of different therapeutic approaches is common among sick children in Cameroon. The main objective of this study was to characterize the use of non-prescription drugs and describe the therapeutic itineraries of sick children before ...
Calixte Ida Penda, Else Carole Eboumbou Moukoko, Julien Franck Ngomba Youmba, Emmanuel Mpondo Mpondo   +3 more
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Prescription of pharmacotherapy and blood pressure control among hypertensive outpatients in two semi-urban hospitals in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Several international guidelines are available on drug treatment for hypertension, but the control of hypertension remains very poor in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Anastase Dzudie, Messaline Fodom Fomo, Denis Georges Teuwafeu, Clovis Nkoke, Azabji Kenfack, Divine Tim Bonghaseh, Domin Ekaney, Amy Tantchou, Cabral Tantchou, Laurent Serges Etoundi Ngoa, Andre Pascal Kengne, Simeon Pierre Choukem   +11 more
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Investigations of Kidney Dysfunction-Related Gene Variants in Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Cameroon (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Frontiers in Genetics, 2021
BackgroundRenal dysfunctions are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in sickle cell disease (SCD). Early detection and subsequent management of SCD patients at risk for renal failure and dysfunctions are essential, however, predictors that ...
Valentina J. Ngo-Bitoungui, Valentina J. Ngo-Bitoungui, Valentina J. Ngo-Bitoungui, Suzanne Belinga, Khuthala Mnika, Tshepiso Masekoameng, Victoria Nembaware, René G. Essomba, René G. Essomba, Francoise Ngo-Sack, Gordon Awandare, Gaston K. Mazandu, Gaston K. Mazandu, Ambroise Wonkam   +13 more
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Exploring the linguistic landscape of Cameroon: Reflections on language policy and ideology

Russian Journal of Linguistics, 2020
This contribution focuses on the study of Linguistic Landscapes in the Central/Western African state of Cameroon, with particular reference to its capital, Yaoundé. Linguistic landscapes is a relatively recent area of research, and can be broadly defined
Martin Pütz
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Increased prevalence of insecticide resistance in Anopheles coluzzii populations in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon and influence on pyrethroid-only treated bed net efficacy

Parasite, 2021
In Cameroon, pyrethroid-only long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are still largely used for malaria control. The present study assessed the efficacy of such LLINs against a multiple-resistant population of the major malaria vector, Anopheles coluzzii,
Bamou Roland, Kopya Edmond, Nkahe Leslie Diane, Menze Benjamin D., Awono-Ambene Parfait, Tchuinkam Timoléon, Njiokou Flobert, Wondji Charles S., Antonio-Nkondjio Christophe   +8 more
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Charting the Path to Increased Oil Palm Output in Ghana Beyond Area Expansion: Technology or Managerial Capacity — Which Leads the Way?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study sets out to investigate the prospects for raising oil palm output in sub‐Saharan Africa, particularly Ghana, without further expansion of cropland. Given global concerns about oil palm's role in deforestation and land use change, the focus is on enhancing productivity on existing farmlands.
Jacob Asravor, Francis Tsiboe, Ayobami Adetoyinbo, Jacob Ankamah   +3 more
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HIV exposure and related newborn morbidity and mortality in the University Teaching Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2011
INTRODUCTION: Few studies have established the role of maternal HIV infection on neonatal disease and death. In order to determine whether neonatal morbidity and mortality were associated to maternal HIV infection, a case-control study was conducted in ...
Monebenimp Francisca, Ella Nga-Essono Dorothee, Zoung-Kany Bissek Anne-Cecile, Chelo David, Tetanye Ekoe   +4 more
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