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The Burden of Malaria in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Abstract Despite evidence that older children and adolescents bear the highest burden of malaria, large malaria surveys focus on younger children. We used polymerase chain reaction data from the 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey in the Democratic Republic of Congo (including children aged <5 years and adults aged ≥15 years ...
Molly Deutsch-Feldman, Jonathan B Parr, Corinna Keeler, Nicholas F Brazeau, Varun Goel, Michael Emch, Jessie K Edwards, Melchior Kashamuka, Antoinette K Tshefu, Steven R Meshnick   +9 more
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Farmers survey of wild mammals species implicated in crop damage in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (OWR-Epulu, Democratic Republic of the Congo): severity and control strategies

Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука, 2018
Investigations on mammal species implicated in crop damage and control techniques used to protect fields was carried out in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (OWR). The aim of this study was to identify mammal species causing damages on crops, the growth stages
Nicaise D. Amundala, Pilipili Kasereka, Silvestre M. Gambalemoke, Jan Kennis, Charlotte Beneker, Alphonse M.-N. Maindo, Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Akaibe M. Dudu, Pionus G.-B. Katuala   +8 more
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Preliminary inventory of bats (Mammalia, Chiroptera) in three Protected Areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука, 2018
As part of biodiversity monitoring in the Kisangani Forest Region, a survey of bats was conducted in three protected areas, specifically Lomami, Yangambi and Epulu.
André B. Malekani, Prescott A. Musaba, Guy-Crispin T. Gembu, Elie P. Bugentho, Alfred S. Toengaho, Gabriel B. Badjedjea, Jean C. Ngabu, Patrick K. Mutombo, Anne Laudisoit, Corneille N. Ewango, Victor Van Cakenberghe, Erik Verheyen, Justin A. Asimonyo, Franck M. Masudi, Gédéon N. Bongo, Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua   +15 more
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Cysticercosis in the Democratic Republic Of Congo

Onderstepoort J Vet Res, 2012
Cysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium eggs, is a zoonotic disease whose consequences can be severe especially in the cerebral localisation (neuorcysticercosis). Indeed, neurocysticercosis is the first cause of epilepsy amongst the infectious etiology group.
Dorny, P., Kabwe, C., Kirezi, K., Lukanu, K., Lutumba, P., Maketa, V., Matondo, P., Polman, K., Praet, N., Speybroeck, N., Sumbu, J.   +10 more
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Ocular Pentastomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2014
Ocular pentastomiasis is a rare infection caused by the larval stage of pentastomids, an unusual group of crustacean-related parasites. Zoonotic pentastomids have a distinct geographical distribution and utilize reptiles or canids as final hosts.
Sulyok, M, Rózsa, L, Bodó, I, Tappe, D, Hardi, R   +4 more
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Medicinal plants with antimicrobial, larvicidal, and repellent properties: An ethnopharmacological survey from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Infectious diseases (IDs) constitute a real public health problem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Purpose This survey aimed to gather more information about the plants used in the DRC for anti-infective, larvicidal, or ...
Joseph Kyana, Miryam M. Luzala, Claude-Josué K. Muanga, Eunice N. Zola, Sébastien N. Wendji, Benny M. Vuangi, Patience M. Biniandgie, Christelle T. Ketty, Guillaume M. Tshimanga, Aimé L. Ndonga, Jonathan B. Kasongo, Vinel M. Eyobi, Jessica M. Ntumba, William E. Ndjibu, Shekinah I. Kanza, Grâce M. Mantshumba, Merveille T. N. Ngbanzo, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Félicien M. Kasali, Patrick B. Memvanga   +19 more
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Ethnobotanical survey on anti-tuberculosis plants in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, the lack of appropriate treatment has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which poses a significant ...
Malangu Lambert Muamba, Kitambala Marsi Mbayo , Numbi Evodie Wa Ilunga , Ilunga Eddy Mbuyu , Kabeya Justin Kanda , Otete François Dikala , Ebalantshim Daniel Munakongo, Mwinensenge James Maloba , Nonga Welcome Muyumba , Kalonji Serge Mbuyi , Muya Richard Kalunga , Tsheko Manya , Kihuya Eddy Ngoy , B. J. Kanangila , Mutombo Emery Kalonda , Kankenza Léonard Kalanda , Simbi Jean-Baptiste Lumbu , Clement L. LIYONGO   +17 more
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Challenge to treat pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in a low-income country: A report of 12 cases

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 2020
Setting: Democratic Republic of the Congo is a high-burden TB country. Its capital, Kinshasa, reports annually about one-third of all MDR-TB cases in the country; thus, pre-XDRTB management is warranted.
Innocent Murhula Kashongwe, Fina Mawete, Nicole Anshambi, Nadine Maingowa, Murielle Aloni, Luc Lukaso L'osenga, Michel Kaswa, Zacharie Munogolo Kashongwe   +7 more
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The impact of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome on cognitive impairment in patients monitored at the University Clinics of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Cognitive impairment is common in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), particularly in severe cases, but it often remains underdiagnosed.
Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Fifi MANANA, Christian MATANDA, Gabriel LEMA, Eddy MBAMBU, Augustin NGE, Thierry MATONA, Boniface TETE, Mireille NGANGA, Richard MATANDA, Jérôme SOKOLO   +10 more
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Evaluation of antibiotic use in patients treated for uncomplicated malaria in the city of Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it accounts for approximately 12% of morbidity, primarily affecting children under five. Following
Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Jean Paul M. Pholo, Thérèse N. Mpiempie, Mireille Ngale, Jean Paul N. Divengi, Mamie A. Kondani, Tony. A. Gimbindu, Percy K. Velela, Willems M. Ilenga, Constant. M. Balu, Isaac T. Woto, Berry I. Bongenya, Papy N. Mandoko, Pierre N. Nsengi, Erick N. Kamangu, Gauthier K. Mesia   +15 more
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