Publications by authors named "Lontuo-Fogang Robertine"
Dialysis is a replacement therapy for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Patients on dialysis are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus (HCV), which has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. There is a wide range of prevalence of HCV in dialysis populations around the world.
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- HIV is a significant public health issue in Africa, particularly affecting pregnant women, which impacts both maternal and child health.
- The study reviewed 248 articles to determine the overall HIV seroprevalence among pregnant women in Africa, finding a rate of 9.3%, with notable regional differences.
- The highest seroprevalence was in Southern Africa (29.4%), while Northern Africa had the lowest (0.7%), indicating considerable variation in HIV rates across the continent.
Astroviruses (AstVs) are a major cause of gastroenteritis, especially in children. They can be transmitted through various pathways, including environmental contamination via water matrices. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of AstV in different types of water, such as untreated and treated wastewater, surface water (e.
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- Bacterial vaginosis (BV) significantly impacts pregnant women, leading to serious maternal and fetal complications, including potential fatal outcomes.
- A comprehensive meta-analysis of 26 relevant studies revealed high rates of preterm birth (17.9%), low birth weight (14.2%), and maternal issues like premature rupture of membranes (13.2%) linked to BV.
- The study found strong associations between BV and adverse outcomes, including preterm birth (OR 1.76) and miscarriage (OR 2.34), highlighting the necessity for better awareness and management of BV in pregnant women.
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- The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in African populations, noting its global health impact and prior lack of specific prevalence data for Africa.
- It conducted a systematic review of 297 studies across 29 African countries, analyzing the prevalence rates using various diagnostic methods, which revealed a pooled prevalence of 32.4% for MS overall in Africa.
- The results indicated higher prevalence in adults (33.1%) than children (13.3%), with MS being more common in females (36.9%) versus males (26.7%), and particularly prevalent among patients with Type 2 diabetes (66.9%).
Hepatitis A is a common form of viral hepatitis. It is usually transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food and water. This systematic review was carried out to summarise the overall prevalence of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) in different water matrices: untreated and treated wastewater, surface water, groundwater, drinking water, and others (e.
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- Yellow fever (YF) has seen a resurgence over the past two decades, leading to outbreaks in endemic areas and new regions, which poses significant public health challenges.
- This systematic review analyzed data on the case fatality rate (31.1% in humans) and the prevalence of the yellow fever virus (YFV) in humans (9.4%), mosquitoes, and non-human primates in sub-Saharan Africa, based on 55 studies.
- The findings emphasize the ongoing virus transmission and highlight the urgent need for strategies like the WHO's Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics initiative to prevent future outbreaks in the region.
Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus and/or hepatitis C virus infections among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One
June 2022
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- In Africa, HIV coinfection with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) is a significant public health issue, yet data on its epidemiology and case fatality rates are limited.
- A systematic review of 4388 articles identified 314 studies, revealing a 4.4% case fatality rate for HBV among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and various prevalence rates for HBV (10.5%), HCV (5.4%), and their coinfection (0.7%).
- The findings highlight the need for targeted public health efforts to address the complex interplay of these infections in Africa, given the observed variability and challenges in data reporting.
Trends of potential waterborne diseases at different health facilities in Bamboutos Division, West Region, Cameroon: a retrospective appraisal of routine data from 2013 to 2017.
J Water Health
August 2021
Many Cameroonian cities lack access to potable drinking water where populations rely on alternative water sources of doubtful quality. This study aimed at describing the trends and patterns of waterborne diseases (WBDs) reported in some health facilities in Bamboutos Division between 2013 and 2017 as baseline data towards understanding the profile of WBDs in this area. A retrospective review of clinical data kept on patients who visited the main health facilities in Bamboutos Division from January 2013 to December 2017 was conducted.
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