Publications by authors named "Gideon Ajeagah-Aghaindum"
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- The study found pathogenic microorganisms in two popular swimming pools in Yaounde, indicating a risk for swimmer health.
- Water samples showed a range of harmful bacteria, protozoa, and helminths, with significant bacterial loads and varying levels of contamination.
- The findings highlight a link between water quality and health risks, with potential illnesses including gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, and respiratory infections.
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- Blastocystis spp. is a common protist found in stool samples of both HIV positive and negative individuals; its role as a pathogen is still unclear.
- A study involving 283 HIV+ and 245 HIV- subjects found an overall infection rate of 8.7%, with slightly higher prevalence among HIV- individuals; no significant difference in symptoms was linked to HIV status.
- The findings suggest that while Blastocystis spp. is associated with digestive issues, there is no definitive connection between its infection and HIV, indicating it may not be an opportunistic pathogen.
Morphological and infraciliature studies carried out using pyridinated ammoniacal silver carbonate and the 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining techniques, led to the identification of two new species of ciliates pertaining to the subclass Astomatia. The first species, Hoplitophrya polymorphus sp. nov.
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