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Epidemiological and clinical features of mpox during the clade Ib outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a prospective cohort study. [PDF]

Lancet
BACKGROUND Clade Ib, a new strain of clade I monkeypox virus, emerged in eastern DR Congo, sparking an international outbreak. Comprehensive studies are needed to assess its transmission dynamics and clinical presentation.
Brosius I, Vakaniaki EH, Mukari G, Munganga P, Tshomba JC, De Vos E, Bangwen E, Mujula Y, Tsoumanis A, Van Dijck C, Alengo A, Mutimbwa-Mambo L, Kumbana FM, Munga JB, Mambo DM, Zangilwa JW, Kitwanda SB, Houben S, Hoff NA, Makangara-Cigolo JC, Kinganda-Lusamaki E, Peeters M, Rimoin AW, Kindrachuk J, Low N, Katoto PDMC, Malembaka EB, Amuasi JH, Tshiani-Mbaya O, Kambaji DM, Kojan R, Kacita C, Mukadi-Bamuleka D, Ahuka-Mundeke S, Vercauteren K, Wawina-Bokalanga T, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Nundu SS, Liesenborghs L, Mbala-Kingebeni P.   +39 more
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Small-scale market gardeners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of chemical pesticides in the Kabare territory (South-Kivu) in Eastern D.R. Congo [PDF]

Heliyon
Damage caused by pests and diseases is one of constraints on crop production for food security. Based on the use of questionnaire and interviews that were conducted in Kabare territory (South-Kivu), this study was carried out to (i) assess farmers ...
Dieumerci R. Masumbuko, Audaxine N. Mwitangabo, Espoir B. Basengere, Patient M. Zamukulu, Leonard K. Mubalama, Gustave N. Mushagalusa   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Farmers’ preferred traits, production constraints, and adoption factors of improved maize varieties under South-Kivu rainfed agro-ecologies, eastern D.R. Congo: implications for maize breeding

International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
The adoption rate of improved maize varieties (IMVs) is low among small-scale farmers in South-Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite extensive dissemination efforts by local and international research institutions and non ...
Adrien Byamungu Ndeko, Géant Basimine Chuma, Jean Mubalama Mondo, Léonard Muzee Kazamwali, René Civava, Espoir Basengere Bisimwa, Gustave Nachigera Mushagalusa   +6 more
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Exploring farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and control practices on ixodid tick in the context of climate change of South Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Cattle farming plays a vital role in the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in South Kivu, DR Congo, serving as one of the few key sources of income. Despite its importance, ticks and tick-borne diseases pose significant challenges to cattle health and ...
Valence Bwana Mutwedu, Pyame Balemirwe Mushagalusa, Cathérine Shukuru Cilabara, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Patrick Ntagereka Bisimwa, Rodrigue Balthazar Basengere Ayagirwe, Karume Katcho   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Crop calendar optimization for climate change adaptation in yam farming in South-Kivu, eastern D.R. Congo. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
The traditional crop calendar for yam (Dioscorea spp.) in South-Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is becoming increasingly inadequate given the significant climatic variability observed over the last three decades. This study aimed at: (i)
Jean M Mondo, Géant B Chuma, Henri M Matiti, Jacques B Kihye, Espoir M Bagula, Katcho Karume, Charles Kahindo, Anthony Egeru, Jackson-Gilbert M Majaliwa, Paterne A Agre, Patrick A Adebola, Asrat Asfaw   +11 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Hyperglycemia and elevated C‐reactive protein are independent predictors of hospital mortality in hospitalized COVID‐19 patients in South‐Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: A cross‐sectional study [PDF]

Health Science Reports
Background and Aim The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic was a priority public health problem because of its high mortality rate. This study mainly aimed to determine factors associated with a poor outcome in COVID‐19 hospitalized patients in ...
Christian Tshongo, Marius Baguma, Guy‐Quesney Mateso, Samuel Lwamushi Makali, Aline Bedha, Pacifique Mwene‐Batu, Martine Mihigo, Fabrice Nzabara, Cordule Balola, Pierre Kabuya, Achille Bapolisi, Mannix I. Masimango, Esto Bahizire, Ghislain Maheshe‐Balemba, Tony A. Shindano, Cikomola Cirhuza   +15 more
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Draft genomic sequences of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> strains linked to the cholera outbreak in Kamituga, South Kivu, DRC. [PDF]

Microbiol Resour Announc
Vibrio cholerae is responsible for outbreaks in Africa, but the cause of the outbreaks remains poorly understood. Here, we report the draft genomes of four Vibrio cholerae strains isolated from individuals affected by an outbreak in Kamituga, South Kivu,
Leekitcharoenphon P, Ndishimye P, Otani S, Møller FD, Schuele L, Oude Munnink BB, Udahemuka JC, Siangoli FB, Mbiribindi JB, Koopmans M, Aarestrup FM, Masirika LM.   +11 more
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Optimization of plant density and fertilizer application to improve biofortified common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Soil nutrient depletion and poor farming practices are serious challenges limiting crop productivity in soils of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R. Congo).
Patient M. Zamukulu, Espoir M. Bagula, Jean M. Mondo, Géant B. Chuma, Francine B. Safina, Thierry H. Cishesa, Anicet B. Kavange, Dieumerci R. Masumbuko, Josué W. Kazadi, Gustave N. Mushagalusa, Antoine K. Lubobo   +10 more
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Serological evidence of clade Ib Mpox transmission by sex workers and within household in South Kivu, DRC. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Understanding secondary attack rates is a key knowledge gap in the ongoing clade Ib mpox virus (MPXV) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Masirika LM, Zaeck LM, Ndishimye P, Udahemuka JC, Otani S, Aarestrup FM, Schuele L, Verstrepen BE, Jones S, Otter A, GeurtsvanKessel CH, Musabyimana JP, Bengehya Mbiribindi J, Minega Ndoli J, Oude Munnink BB, Siangoli Belesi F, Koopmans MPG, de Vries RD.   +17 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Epidemiological profile and transmission of mpox in the Kamituga health zone of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional prospective study. [PDF]

BMC Infect Dis
Monkeypox (mpox) remains a major global public health problem due to its rapid transmission, clinical severity and high case-fatality rate, especially for the clade I virus.
Mambo LM, Ngaboyeka GA, Lurhangire EO, Bisimwa AM, Namegabe MM, Balaluka GB, Hermans MP, Mwene-Batu P.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources