Paul Olivier Koki Ndombo

Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum Infection Was Not Associated with Exposure to Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Children in Esse, Cameroon

Lauren Lajos, Balotin Fogang, Anne Jensen, Derrick Atchombat et autres

Asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium falciparum is a major public health threat hindering malaria eradication. Many areas with ongoing malaria transmission are coendemic for soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). Proteins secreted by helminths can regulate host inflammatory immune responses as a survival strategy. Given that …

us, Cameroun, gb (code pays fourni par la source)

Asymptomatic P. falciparum Infection is Not Associated with Serological Positivity to Soil Transmitted Helminths in Children 9118

Lauren Lajos, Balotin Fogang, Anne Jensen, Derrick Hyacinthe Nyasse Atchombat et autres

Abstract Description Asymptomatic Plasmodium carriage poses a major public health threat, hindering malaria eradication, yet the mechanisms governing this phenomenon remain unclear. Many LMICs are endemic for both malaria and soil-transmitted helminths (STH). Helminths are known to secrete various proteins during infection …

us, Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)

Effectiveness of Community-Based Peer-Facilitated Psychological and Social Support Interventions on Improving Mental Health in Cameroonian Adolescents With Perinatal HIV: The IAS-CIPHER-2021/1214-ATE SMAVI Controlled Randomized Trial (November 2021−May 2023)

Francis Atéba Ndongo, Rogacien Kana, Désiré Aminou Sambo, Alice Ketchaji et autres

BACKGROUND: Psychological and social support to adolescents living with HIV remains undocumented and unaddressed in Central Africa. This study aimed to assess effectiveness of a peer-facilitated community-based support in improving mental health among Cameroonian adolescents living with vertically acquired HIV (ALHIV). SETTING: …

Cameroun, Mali, fr, Côte d’Ivoire, Éthiopie (code pays fourni par la source)

Rate of Helicobacter pylori acquisition in children and evidence of mother-child transmission in a Sub-Saharan setting

Laure Brigitte Kouitcheu Mabeku, Kevin Neville Pohoko Foguieng, Jeannette Euranie Kouam Mewa, Paul Olivier Koki Ndombo

Background This study aims to assess age at which Helicobacter pylori infection is acquired and the role of maternal infection status in the transmission of this infection to children.Research design and methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the reference Pediatric …

Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)

Immunological and Virologic Outcomes Within 10 Years of Combined Antiretroviral Therapy Initiated Before 1 Year of Age in Cameroonian Children With Perinatal HIV

Francis Atéba Ndongo, Mathurin Cyrille Tejiokem, Calixte Ida Penda, Suzie Tetang Ndiang et autres

BACKGROUND: We reported immunological and virologic outcomes within 10 years of combined Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) initiated no later than age one year and associated factors in children with perinatal HIV in Cameroon. SETTING: This study was conducted in 3 referral hospitals in …

Cameroun, Côte d’Ivoire, fr (code pays fourni par la source)

A community-based peer-facilitated psychological and social support model to improve retention in care among Cameroonian adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus: A randomized controlled trial

Francis Atéba Ndongo, Jean-Pierre Yves Awono Noah, Rogacien Kana, Justin Ndié et autres

BACKGROUND: Psychological and social support for adolescents living with HIV remains undocumented and unaddressed in Central Africa. This study aimed at assessing effectiveness of a peer-facilitated community-based support model in improving retention in care among adolescents living with HIV and attending care …

Cameroun, Mali, fr, Éthiopie (code pays fourni par la source)

Occurrence of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from Childhood Diarrhoea in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Saleh Mahamat, Raspail Carrel Founou, Luria Leslie Founou, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu et autres

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing pathogenic E. coli is a global public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan African countries such as Cameroon. It contributes to increase significantly hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality and economic costs because of treatment failures. This study aims at …

Cameroun, Afrique du Sud, gb, République centrafricaine (code pays fourni par la source)

Rheumatic valve disease in children still a burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects in two hospitals in Central Africa subregion

Jocelyn Tony Nengom, L. Madjile Baba, Alain Ménanga, David Chelo et autres

Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)

Occurrence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from childhood diarrhoea in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Mahamat Saleh, RASPAIL FOUNOU ZANGUE, Luria Leslie Founou, Flaurant Thibau Tchouangeu et autres

Abstract Introduction: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing pathogenic E. coli is a global public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan African countries such as Cameroon. It contributes to increase hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality, and economic costs because of treatment failures. This study aims …

Cameroun, République centrafricaine (code pays fourni par la source)

Association between mental disorders with detectable viral load and poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus on follow-up at Chantal Biya Foundation, Cameroon

Francis Atéba Ndongo, Rogacien Kana, Marius Tchassep Nono, Jean-Pierre Yves Awono Noah et autres

Cameroun, Éthiopie, fr (code pays fourni par la source)

Actors of Psychoactive Drug Initiation among Adolescents in Yaoundé-Cameroon

Claude-Audrey Meguieze, Atabe Ngwene Neri Ngole, Georges Eric NSEME ETOUCKEY, Paul Olivier Koki Ndombo

Introduction: Actors of psychoactive drug initiation refer to those who introduce others to psychoactive drug use (initiators) and those who are introduced to psychoactive drugs (users). By identifying their features, better prevention and intervention programs can be developed to reduce psychoactive drug …

Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)

Mental health troubles among Cameroonian adolescents perinatally infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Francis Atéba Ndongo, Rogacien Kana, Marius Tchassep Nono, Jean-Pierre Yves Awono Noah et autres

Cameroun, Éthiopie, fr (code pays fourni par la source)