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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710042

Field Comparison between Blood Immunochromatographic Card Test and Microscopy in Diagnosis of Bancroftian Filariasis in Northern Taraba State, Nigeria

Elkanah OS, Elkanah DS, Wahedi JA, Kela SL, Samaila AB and Madara AA

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 24, 2020

Diagnosis of filariasis is important for Programme Managers and Physicians. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of lymphatic filariasis in eleven communities of Northern Taraba State. The study employed standard parasitological techniques for diagnosis, and the use of Immunochromatographic Card Test (ICT) to detect Circulating Filarial Antigen (CFA). Chi Square was used to compare and test for differences in infections among communities. 294 persons were examined, and 31.29% we...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710041

Animal Trypanosomiasis in Cattle of Good Body Condition Score in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon: Hematological and Immunological Implications

Ebanga Echi Joan, Amadoh Jude Akumbu, Farikou Oumarou, Abba Samuel and Oumar Mahamat

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 23, 2020

The control of animal trypanosomiasis consists, amongst other things, the punctual treatment of new cases, primarily diagnosed by pastoralists on the basis of clinical signs. This practice suggests that many healthy infected animals are left untreated. In this study, animal trypanosomiasis in cattle of good body condition score was evaluated, the existence of polyclonal anti-trypanosome (Anti-tryps) and its serotherapy implications were discussed. From January to March 2020, the study was carrie...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710040

Knowledge and Utilisation of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy among Pregnant Women and Children Under Five Years in Selected Communities of Ogun State, Nigeria

Adeneye AK, Jegede AS, Mafe MA and Nwokocha EE

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 30, 2020

There are very few evidence from studies on the knowledge, accessibility and use of LLIN and IPTp in communities of Ogun State following the promotion of the malaria control strategies across the country. This study was therefore conducted to examine the knowledge, accessibility and use of malaria control strategies that include long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) within the context of rolling back malaria in Ogun State, Ni...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710039

Parasitaemia in Asymptomatic Bantu and Baka Pygmy People Living in the East Region, Cameroon

Gangueu Djape Clotilde Diane, Yondo Jeannette, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Nkouayep Vanessa Rosine, Atiokeng Tatang Rostang Joel and Mpoame Mbida

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 11, 2020

Asymptomatic malaria constitutes a silent threat to an efficient malaria control strategy. The aim of this study was to assess the level of malaria parasitaemia tolerated by asymptomatic individuals in Baka pygmies and the Bantus of the East Region, Cameroon. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among asymptomatic Bantu and Baka pygmies from 6 months aged to 76-years-old. A questionnaire was used to collect information from 1032 consenting participants about ethnicity, gender, a...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710038

Prevalence, Intensity and Effects of Anthelminthic Drug Efficacy on Gastrointestinal Helminths in Nkambe, North West Region Cameroon

Bup R Manjuh, Khan P Vincent, Noumedem AC Nadia and Yamssi Cedric

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 11, 2020

Parasitic infections are major health problems worldwide. These parasitic infections are caused by Helminths and Protozoans. High prevalence is mostly in people with low socio-economic status and this is due to lack of hygiene and sanitation. This study aimed at providing systemic data that will be used to determine the prevalence, intensity and the efficacy of anthelminthic drugs (Albendazole 400 mg and Mebendazole 500 mg) against gastrointestinal helminths among the population of Nkambe. Quali...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710037

Detecting Mycobacterium ulcerans in Clinical Specimens from Ghana: Comparative Evaluation of BU-LAMP and IS2404 PCR

Enoch Aninagyei, Rufai Tanko, Comfort Dede Tetteh, Kofi Adjei Ntiri, Mathias Dongyele, Alex Boye and Desmond Omane Acheampong

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 19, 2020

Conventional and nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) have been used to identify Mycobacterium ulcerans in separate studies and different specimens. However, the sensitivities of these three techniques have not been compared in a single study. Samples were collected from patients suspected of Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) in Southern Ghana. Ulcerative and non-ulcerative forms of the disease were swabbed and aspirated respectively. Insertion seque...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710036

Prevalence of Geo-Helminths and Evaluation of Single Dose of Albendazole (400 mg) among School Children in Poumougne, Western Region, Cameroon

Yamssi Cedric, Kamga Simo Sabrina Lynda, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia and Vincent Khan Payne

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 09, 2020

Soil Transmitted Helminths (STHs) also called Geo-helminths are endemic in rural areas of developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Geo helminths, their risk factors and an evaluation of a single dose of Albendazole 400 mg among infected School Children. Three High schools and Colleges, three Primary schools and a Nursery School were selected at random for sample collection. Stool was collected from each subject and analyzed using floatation technique and Mc- ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710035

Daily Moxifloxacin, Clarithromycin, Minocycline, and Clofazimine in Nonresponsiveness Leprosy Cases to Recommended Treatment Regimen

Francisco Bezerra de Almeida Neto, MD, Rebeca Daniele Buarque Feitosa, OT and Marqueline Soares da Silva, RN

Article Type: Case Series | First Published: October 07, 2020

retrospective, observational case series study was conducted of 4 patients with multibacillary leprosy who presented to a specialized Leprosy health care. Between July 1, 2018, and July 31, 2020, they were treated with moxifloxacin, clarithromycin, minocycline, and clofazimine. A literature review was conducted on the clinical features and treatment of nonresponsiveness leprosy cases to regular MDT-MB. Four patients (3 male; mean [SD] age at treatment, 41 [22.6] years) with nonresponsiveness lep...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710034

SARS-CoV-2 Infection & Cardiology: Overview on Renin-Angiotensin- Aldosterone System Inhibition

Gustavo Henrique Sumnienski Bertoldi, Rafael M Ronsoni, MD, MsC and Marcus Vinicius Magno Goncalves, MD, PhD

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: July 04, 2020

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a coronavirus strain, and its main way to get access to the cells is via the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE2) and causes the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). ACE2 is an important enzyme in the pathogeneses of hypertension. For the treatment of hypertension, it is commonly used angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin II converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs). It is clear that there is a lot of uncertainty an...

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