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Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Blastocystis sp. in Humans, Dogs and Cats in Gabon: A One Health Perspective. [PDF]

Zoonoses Public Health
ABSTRACT Introduction Blastocystis sp. is a cosmopolitan protist that colonises the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, including humans, dogs and cats. Although its pathogenicity remains debated, Blastocystis sp. has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota.
Makouloutou-Nzassi P, Longo-Pendy NM, Atome GN, Mpassy N, Bangueboussa F, Atiga NC, Okouga AP, N'dilimabaka NB, Oyegue-Liabagui SL, Lekana-Douki JB, Boundenga L.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Commodities and Linkages: Industrialisation in Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]

, 2011
In a complementary Discussion Paper (MMCP DP 12 2011) we set out the reasons why we believe that there is extensive scope for linkage development into and out of SSA’s commodities sectors. In this Discussion Paper, we present the findings of our detailed
Kaplan, David, Kaplinsky, Raphael, Morris, Adam   +2 more
core  

The impact of COVID‐19 on public perceptions of wild meat in Central Africa

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat is a significant source of food and income generation in Central Africa. However, there is little knowledge of how the assumed link between COVID‐19 and wild meat consumption has been discussed by the media and received by the public. In this study, we conducted media content analysis of 264 articles published in 2019–2020 related to
Yuhan Li, Lude Kinzonzi, Paul Loundou, Divin Malekani, Krossy Mavakala, Christian Mikolo Yobo, Katharine Abernethy, Matilda Eve Dunn, Donald Midoko Iponga, Robert Mwinyihali, Joss Wright, Eleanor Jane Milner‐Gulland, Lauren Coad, Juliet H. Wright, Daniel W. S. Challender   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiological characterization of water of rivers and lakes in the Mounana region in South-Eastern Gabon

Radiation Protection and Environment
The aim of this study, which is one of the few studies undertaken in this region in Gabon, was to determine the radioactivity levels in various lakes and rivers in the Mounana region by measuring the activity concentrations of alpha- and beta-emitter ...
Sylvere Yannick Loemba Mouandza, Philippe Ondo Meye, Wilfried Ndong, Beaud Conrad Mabika Ndjembidouma, Evaldie-Dominique Durastanti-Rabenga Mombo, Thierry Blanchard Ekogo, Germain Hubert Ben-Bolie   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wild meat consumption in changing rural landscapes of Indonesian Borneo

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat can play a crucial role in the food system of rural communities residing near tropical forests. Yet, socio‐ecological changes across tropical landscapes are impacting the patterns and sustainability of meat consumption. To understand the prevalence, frequency and drivers of wild meat, domestic meat and fish consumption in this ...
Katie L. Spencer, Daniel J. Ingram, Namrata B. Anirudh, Ardiantiono, Susan M. Cheyne, Leejiah J. Dorward, Abdul Kadir, Michaela G. Y. Lo, Courtney L. Morgans, Jatna Supriatna, Nurul L. Winarni, Freya A. V. St. John, Matthew J. Struebig   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of immunisation in children with sickle cell disease in Libreville

Journal of Public Health in Africa
Background: Infectious diseases are frequent and sometimes deadly in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Some of these infectious diseases could be avoided through immunisation, but an immunisation schedule for children with SCD is not available in Gabon.
Edgard B. Ngoungou, Ulrick J. Bisvigou, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Valessa Anguezomo, Maghendji N. Sydney, Euloge Ibinga   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adjunctive interferon-γ immunotherapy for the treatment of HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: a randomized controlled trial.

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Interferon-gamma (IFNγ) is of key importance in the immune response to Cryptococcus neoformans. Mortality related to cryptococcal meningitis remains high, and novel treatment strategies are needed.
Bekker, Linda-Gail, Bicanic, Tihana, Harrison, Thomas S, Jarvis, Joseph N, Meintjes, Graeme, Rebe, Kevin, Schutz, Charlotte, Williams, Anthony, Williams, Gertrude Ntombomzi, Wood, Robin   +9 more
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Bushmeat consumption frequency and preferences among rural households in a West African savanna landscape: Implications for food security and conservation

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The drivers of consumer demand for bushmeat are relatively well studied in tropical forest systems, but much less so in savanna areas. This is important because differing ecological and socio‐economic conditions lead to different factors affecting the relationship between local communities and their natural resources.
Hannah N. K. Sackey, James McNamara, E. J. Milner‐Gulland, Yaa Ntiamoa‐Baidu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elevage expérimental du cobaye Cavia porcellus en région équatoriale au Gabon

Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 1994
L'élevage du cobaye Cavia porcellus comme animal de boucherie a été étudié pendant deux ans et demi sous forme expérimentale au Gabon où il est déjà élevé au niveau familial, quoique de façon peu répandue.
M.C. Fransolet, P. Horlait, Jacques Hardouin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The dynamics of wild and alternative meat consumption across Gabon, Central Africa

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Long‐term overharvesting of wild animals for their meat threatens wildlife and the people dependent on wild animal meat for their diets and incomes. Interventions to reduce wild meat consumption must be built upon a complete understanding of the roles of wild meat and its alternatives within food systems.
Joshua Bauld, Lauren Coad, Robin C. Whytock, Donald Midoko Iponga, Margeorie Babicka, Sophie Pambo, Paul Loundou, Daniel J. Ingram, Kathryn Jeffery, Mattia Bessone, David S. Wilkie, Malcolm Starkey, Steeve Ngama, Daniel Cornelis, Katharine A. Abernethy   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source