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Clade I Monkeypox virus genomic diversity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018 - 2024: Predominance of Zoonotic Transmission

medRxiv
Background: Recent reports raise concerns on the changing epidemiology of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with increasing case counts, sexual contact-mediated clusters, and sustained human-to-human transmission driven by a novel ...
E. Kinganda-Lusamaki, A. Amuri-Aziza, Nicolas Fernandez-Nuñez, J. Makangara-Cigolo, Catherine Pratt, E. Vakaniaki, N. Hoff, Gradi Luakanda-Ndelemo, P. Akil-Bandali, Sabin S Nundu, N. Mulopo-Mukanya, Michel Ngimba, Brigitte Modadra-Madakpa, Ruth Diavita, Princesse Paku-Tshambu, E. Pukuta-Simbu, Sydney Merritt, Á. O'toole, N. Low, A. Nkuba-Ndaye, H. Kavunga-Membo, Robert Shongo Lushima, Laurens Liesenborghs, T. Wawina-Bokalanga, K. Vercauteren, D. Mukadi-Bamuleka, L. Subissi, J. Muyembe‐Tamfum, J. Kindrachuk, A. Ayouba, A. Rambaut, Eric Delaporte, S. Tessema, Eric D’Ortenzio, Anne W Rimoin, Lisa E Hensley, P. Mbala-Kingebeni, M. Peeters, S. Ahuka-Mundeke   +38 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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Clinical, parasitological aspects, and gene detection (Pfk13) of Plasmodium falciparum in children aged 6 to 59 months with uncomplicated malaria in Bolenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Malaria, caused mainly by Plasmodium falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa, remains a major public health concern. It typically manifests as persistent fever and high parasitemia.
Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Thérèse N. Mpiempie, Jean Paul M. Pholo, Felicité Makila, Mireille Ngale, Jean Paul N. Divengi, Mamie A. Kondani, 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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Responding to the Challenge of the Dual COVID-19 and Ebola Epidemics in the Democratic Republic of Congo—Priorities for Achieving Control

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2020
. As of June 11, 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 4,258 COVID-19 cases with 90 deaths. With other African countries, the DRC faces the challenge of striking a balance between easing public health lockdown measures to curtail ...
J. Nachega, P. Mbala-Kingebeni, J. Otshudiema, L. Mobula, W. Preiser, Oscar Kallay, S. Michaels-Strasser, J. Breman, A. Rimoin, Justus M Nsio, S. Ahuka-Mundeke, Alimuddin Zumla, Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tam-Fum   +12 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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Cross-sectional study of dental cellulitis and associated factors in Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal, 2023
Introduction The prevalence of dental cellulitis remains high in developing countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its epidemiology varies by region and country.
Adelin Baudoin NZUDJOM FOCHE , Paul BOBE ALIFI LETA , Trésor RAMAZANI HARUNA , Charles MFUTU MANA, Jean-Paul SEKELE ISOURADI BOURLEY , Hippolyte SITUAKIBANZA NANI-TUMA , Moïse MONIZI MAWANU, Dan MULUMBA NKELENDA, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua,l   +8 more
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Book review: Congo [PDF]

, 2013
"Congo." Thomas Turner. Polity. April 2013. --- The Democratic Republic of Congo has become one of the world’s bloodiest hot spots, and despite recent peace agreements and democratic elections, the country is still plagued by army and militia violence ...
Krupa, Joel
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Attempts to identify Cassava Brown Streak Virus in western Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2020
Open Access ArticleRoot necrosis similar to those of the cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) were observed on cassava in western provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR.Congo) in the early 2000’s. However molecular laboratory diagnosis were not
Bakelana, Z., Harvey, J., Kanana, T., Kayuki, C., Laura, M.B., Lema, K.M., Lutete, D., Macharia, M., Magembe, E., Mahungu, N., Monde, G., Ndunguru, J., Pita, J., Tata-Hangy, W.   +13 more
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A review of the beneficiation of copper-cobalt-bearing minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Journal of Sustainable Mining, 2019
Copper and cobalt (Cu–Co) are strategic metals for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and nearly 20% of the country's GDP is supported by their exports.
M. Shengo, M. Kime, M. Mambwe, T. K. Nyembo   +3 more
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Impact of dyslipidemia on cochleovestibular disorders in diabetic patients attending ENT Services at Boyambi Hospital, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Cochlear and vestibular disorders, particularly hearing loss, represent a public health concern in diabetic patients. Several factors may be responsible for this condition, including dyslipidemia (blood lipid imbalance).
Henriette Mudwanga Linda, Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Gabriel Lema, Danny Mafuta, Gibency Mfulani, Christian Matanda, Eddy Mbambu, Richard Matanda, Gedikondele Jérôme Sokolo   +8 more
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