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Genomic Signatures of Microgeographic Adaptation in Anopheles coluzzii Across Urban, Rural, and Forested Environments in Gabon. [PDF]

Mol Ecol
ABSTRACT Species distributed across heterogeneous environments often evolve locally adapted populations, but understanding how these persist in the presence of homogenizing gene flow remains puzzling. In Gabon, Anopheles coluzzii, a major African malaria mosquito, is found in various ecological settings, including urban areas, remote rural villages ...
Daron J, Bouafou L, Tennessen JA, Rahola N, Talignani L, Makanga B, Akone-Ella O, Ngangue MF, Longo Pendy NM, Paupy C, Neafsey DE, Fontaine MC, Ayala D.   +12 more
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High Prevalence of Active HDV Infection Among HBsAg-Positive Patients in Urban and Rural Areas in Gabon: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background HDV, a defective virus dependent on hepatitis B for assembly, can lead to severe liver diseases and an increased risk of progressing to complications such as hepatocellular carcinoma. Given the high prevalence of HDV in Gabon, especially in central Africa, understanding the epidemiology and associated risks is crucial.
Bivigou-Mboumba B, Bignoumba M, Moussavou-Boundzanga P, Missoni Manga EL, Gafou A, Mouanga Ndzime Y, Wora DM, Akombi LF, Olembi JLZ, Ndjila RMB, Bisseye C, Mouinga Ondeme A, Onanga R, Pineau P.   +13 more
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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
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Preschool Children in Libreville, Gabon: Prevalence and Determining Factors.

, 2022
International audienceObjective: We aimed to assess hepatitis B vaccination coverage (vaccine coverage) among preschool children in Libreville, Gabon, and determine associated factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done evaluating hepatitis B ...
Minto'O, Steeve, Ngoungou, Edgard Brice, Bisvigou, Ulrick, Loembe, F, Nze, D Zoua, Kamgaing, E Kuissi, Ategbo, Simon   +6 more
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Evidence of decline of malaria in the general hospital of Libreville, Gabon from 2000 to 2008. [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Substantial decline in malaria transmission, morbidity and mortality has been reported in several countries where new malaria control strategies have been implemented.
Pemba-Mihindou, M, Kombila Maryvonne, Kendjo, E, Mabika-Mamfoumbi Modeste, Dzeing-Ella Arnaud, Eric Kendjo, Kendjo Eric, Efame-Eya Emmanuel, MCRU team, Planche Tim, Arnaud Dzeing-Ella, Mireille Pemba-Mihindou, Marielle Bouyou-Akotet, Mawili-Mboumba, DP, Emmanuel Efame-Eya, Planche, T, Pemba-Mihindou Mireille, Maryvonne Kombila, Efame-Eya, E, Denise Mawili-Mboumba, Euloge Ibinga, Bouyou-Akotet, MK, Bouyou-Akotet Marielle, Ibinga Euloge, Peter G Kremsner, Kombila, M, Ibinga, E, Kremsner, PG, Mabika-Mamfoumbi, M, Modeste Mabika-Mamfoumbi, Kremsner Peter G, Mawili-Mboumba Denise, Tim Planche, null null, Dzeing-Ella, A, Ngoungou Edgard, Ngoungou, EB, Edgard Ngoungou   +37 more
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Prevalence and factors associated to gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in Libreville: a cross-sectional study

, 2022
International audienceIntroduction: mainly occurring in low and middle income countries, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents 84% of hyperglycemia during pregnancy throughout the world.
Komba, Opheelia Makoyo, Ngoungou, Edgard Brice, Lendoye, Elisabeth, Bekale, Serge, Ngou-Milama, Edouard, N’negue-Mezui, Marie-Andrée, Ollomo, Benjamin, Yacka-Mouele, Lauriane, Ntyonga-Pono, Marie-Pierrette, Obiang Obounou, Brice Wilfried   +9 more
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Endometriosis Among Surgical Specimens in Gabon: A 35-Year Retrospective Study

Women's Health Reports
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease affecting many women worldwide. In Gabon, data on this disease has never been published. Created in 1978, the laboratory of the Department of Pathological Anatomy at the University
Irène Pegha-Moukandja, Sydney Maghendji-Nzondo, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Sidonie Nguindzi-Ogoula, Euloge Ibinga, Gabrielle Atsame-Ebang, Géremy Abdoul Koumbadinga, Ophilia Makoyo, Ludjer Mpiga-Ekambo, Jean Bernard Lekana-Douki, Edgard Brice Ngoungou   +10 more
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Analysis of the Factors Associated With ED in Type 2 Diabetics at the University Hospital of Libreville

Sexual Medicine, 2022
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in diabetic males, especially type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Many factors and complications of diabetes such as macro- and micro-angiopathy are associated with risks leading to ED in male patients.
Steevy Ndang Ngou Milama, MD, Adrien Mougougou, MD, Smith Giscard Olagui, MD, Dimitri Mbethe, MD, Daniella Nsame, MD, Herman Gael Boundama, MD, Brice Edgard Ngoungou, MSs, PhD   +6 more
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Profiles of microorganisms isolated from neonates’ blood cultures, incubators, cradles, ventilators, washbasins, and health-workers of Libreville University Hospital Neonatal Service: focus on infection prevention and control measures

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2021
Background: Nosocomial infection outbreaks in neonatal services are a serious healthcare concern in both developed and developing countries, but few studies have been conducted in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eliane K. Kamgaing, Jean-Charles Ndong, Léonard K. Rerambiah, Joel F.D. Siawaya   +3 more
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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