Laurentine Sumo

Rebound in prevalence and intensity of Onchocerca volvulus infection five years after cessation of alternative treatment strategies in the Massangam Health District, West Region, Cameroon: need for coordinated and sustained efforts

Gabriella S. Ondoua Nganjou, Laurentine Sumo, Arnauld Efon Ekangouo, Narcisse Nzune Toche et autres

BACKGROUND: The control of onchocerciasis currently relies on yearly distribution of ivermectin to at-risk populations. To tackle onchocerciasis in areas of high transmission (so-called hotspots) and achieve elimination of transmission, several complementary/alternative strategies (biannual ivermectin, doxycycline-based test-and-treat and vector control) were implemented …

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Evidence of Occurrence of Ancylostomaduodenale in Cameroon

Deguy D’or Luogbou Nzu, Nguemaïm Ngoufo Flore, Romuald Issiaka Kamwa Ngassam, Laurentine Sumo et autres

Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale are the 2 major species of human hookworms occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa. Up to date, without any hookworm species identification study, Necator americanus remains the only species reported in Cameroon. In order to identify hookworm species from …

Malaria in pregnancy in the Ndop health district (North West Region, Cameroon): results from retrospective and prospective surveys

Laurentine Sumo, Elvis N. Mbah, C. Nana-Djeunga Hugues

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease that is entirely preventable and curable. Pregnant women are among the most vulnerable groups to this deadly disease. Increased efforts towards prevention and control of the disease have led in drastic reduction in mortality rates by …