Publications by authors named "Menkem E"
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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.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a severe zoonotic mosquito-borne disease that represents an important threat to human and animal health, with major public health and socioeconomic impacts. This disease is endemic throughout many African countries and the Arabian Peninsula. This systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to determine the RVF prevalence in humans, mosquitoes and other animal species in Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Third-generation cephalosporins (3GC) are among the most prescribed antibiotics worldwide. Antibiotic resistance, usually due to misuse and overuse, is a feared complication of public health concern. However, there are limited data in Cameroon concerning the knowledge and use of 3GC in our health services.
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- Occult hepatitis B (OBI) and C (OCI) infections are serious health issues in Africa, leading to liver complications like cirrhosis and cancer, and pose risks for transmission.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis examined OBI and OCI prevalence across Africa, utilizing data from multiple published studies.
- The findings indicated that OBI has a prevalence of about 14.8%, while OCI is around 10.7%, with higher rates observed in specific patient populations such as those with liver disorders and malignancies.
This study aimed to assess the global prevalence of occult hepatitis B in blood donors. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus, and Excerpta Medica Database. Study selection and data extraction were performed by at least two independent investigators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTwo new sphingolipids from the stem bark of .
Biochem Biophys Rep
September 2021
commonly known as Bang Bali in Bali-Nguemba, Cameroon is used in traditional medicine against various diseases. The leaves and stem bark extracts were subjected to silica gel and Sephadex LH column chromatography to yield pure compounds. The structures of the compounds were determined by detail analysis of NMR and Mass spectroscopic data and by comparison with data reported in the literature.
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- * Through interviews with 182 participants, researchers found that 78.6% were knowledgeable about 16 different repellent plant species, with notable mentions including Canarium schweinfurthii and Elaeis guineensis, often used in various forms such as smoke or topical applications.
- * The findings highlight the importance of indigenous knowledge in utilizing cost-effective, natural methods for insect repellent, suggesting that these practices should be further studied and promoted for sustainable malaria control in rural areas.
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Ethnopharmacological surveys were conducted in two regions of Gabon. This led to highlighting some of the medicinal plants used by local populations in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic diseases. Two regions with the highest occurrence of HIV/AIDS cases were visited and ethnopharmarcological data was gathered.
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