Publications by authors named "M Mmari"

Background: Located in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (South-Kivu), Kalehe and Idjwi are two relatively unexplored territories with little to no research on edible insects even though anthropo-entomophagy practice is widespread. This study therefore aimed at exploring the biodiversity, perception, consumption, availability, host plants, harvesting techniques, and processing techniques of edible insects.

Methods: Data were collected through a field survey using three techniques, namely structured interviews, direct observations, and insect collection and taxonomy.

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Background: Edible insects are an important source of food to many African populations. The longhorn grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Serville 1838), commonly known as senene in Tanzania is one of the most appreciated edible insects by societies around Lake Victoria crescent. Senene is primarily an essential treat for the tribes around the lake, e.

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Objectives: To investigate the main causes of anemia in pregnancy in Dar-es-Salaam and identify appropriate investigations at all levels of care.

Materials: All pregnant women booking for antenatal care at 2 clinics (n = 2,235) were screened for anemia. Investigations for etiology of anemia were done in all anemic women (Hb <10.

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The data on the myelogram, peripheral blood and the proteinogram of 30 donors infected with human immunodeficiency virus are provided. The donors were observed for 6 months in the Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion of the Mukhimbili hospital (Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania). It is concluded that the above-enumerated parameters should be controlled over time, which is likely to be instrumental in the diagnosis of a qualitatively new condition of the patients--a stage of human immunodeficiency infection transformation to AIDS.

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