Impact of extraction methods on the properties of Carica papaya pseudostem fibers from Cameroon used as reinforcement in biocomposites.

Carica papaya pseudostems are widely available as biomass waste in Cameroon. These agricultural wastes can be effectively used as natural fibers in the manufacture of biocomposites. In this study Carica papaya fibers were extracted from papaya pseudostems by retting with water and an alkaline sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution at different concentrations (2.

Reclassification of eight Akkermansia muciniphila strains and description of Akkermansia massiliensis sp. nov. and Candidatus Akkermansia timonensis, isolated from human feces.

Akkermansia muciniphila is a human intestinal tract bacterium that plays an important role in the mucus layer renewal. Several studies have demonstrated that it is a modulator for gut homeostasis and a probiotic for human health. The Akkermansia genus contains two species with standing in nomenclature but their genomic diversity remains unclear.

Ottowia massiliensis sp. nov., a new bacterium isolated from a fresh, healthy human fecal sample.

The culturomics method enabled isolation of a new member of the Ottowia genus from the stool sample of a healthy volunteer. Strain Marseille-P4747T exhibited a 96.18% 16S rRNA sequence identity with Ottowia beijingensis strain GCS-AN-3 (NR_133803.

Neglectibacter timonensis gen. nov., sp. nov. and Scatolibacter rhodanostii gen. nov., sp. nov., two anaerobic bacteria isolated from human stool samples.

Strains Marseille-P2265 (=CSUR P2265 =DSM 102082) and Marseille-P3890 (=CSUR P3890 =CCUG 72341) were isolated from stool samples using the culturomics approach. The 16S rRNA gene sequences of both strains were sequenced and compared by BLASTn to the NCBI database. Strains Marseille-P2265 and Marseille-P3890 were most closely related to Acutalibacter muris with identities of 94.

May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Cameroon.

The multi-country May Measurement Month (MMM) screening campaign aims to raise awareness on blood pressure (BP) and hypertension in individuals and communities, and measure BP, ideally, of those who had no BP measurement in the preceding year. We here report key findings from the Cameroon arm of MMM 2019. An opportunistic sample of adults (≥18 years) was included from 5 May to 5 June 2019 across 15 sites (markets, churches, homes, motor parks, workplaces, and hospitals/clinics).

Vitreoscilla massiliensis sp. nov., Isolated From the Stool of an Amazonian Patient.

Strain SN6 is a non-motile and non-spore-forming gram-negative bacterium which was isolated from the stool sample of an Amazonian patient. The optimum growth was observed at 37 °C, pH 7, and 0-5 g/l of NaCl. Based on the 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity, the strain SN6 exhibited 97.

Description of sp. nov., sp. nov. and sp. nov., new anaerobic bacteria isolated from human stool samples.

Using culturomics methods, three strains were isolated, identified and characterized following the taxonogenomics concept. strain Marseille-P4344 (=CSURP4344), strain Marseille-P4200 (=CSURP4200) and strain Marseille-P3545 (=CSURP3545) were isolated from human stool samples. The phylogenetic reconstruction, phenotypic criteria and genomic analyses were carried out and demonstrated that these three bacteria are different from previously known bacterial species with standing in nomenclature and were classified as new members of the family.

gen. nov., sp. nov., a new bacterium isolated from the human microbiota.

timonensis gen. nov., sp.

Gorillibacterium timonense sp. nov., isolated from an obese patient.

A Gram-negative and facultative anaerobic bacterium, designated strain SN4, was isolated from the stool sample of an obese Amazonian patient. The new isolate was characterized by the taxonogenomics approach. The strain SN4 was beige-colored, circular and not haemolytic.

sp. nov., a new bacteria species isolated from the human gut microbiota.

sp. nov., strain Marseille-P2300 (= CSUR P2300; =DSM102072), is a new bacterial species from the phylum in the family This bacteria species was isolated from the human gut microbiota.

sp. nov., sp. nov., sp. nov., 3 new bacteria isolated from fresh human stool specimens.

Here we describe the basic characteristics of strain Marseille-P2417 (= CSUR P2417), strain Marseille-P5997 (= CSUR P5997) and strain Marseille-P2431 (= CSUR P2431 = DSM 102308). The phenotypic criteria, the 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS spectra analysis were used to identify and characterize these new bacteria species, which were isolated from fresh human stool specimens.

sp. nov., a new bacterium isolated from the human microbiota.

sp. nov., strain Marseille-P3755 (= CSUR P3755 = DSM 103513) is a new bacterial species from the phylum and the family which was isolated from the human gut microbiota.

Macrophage activation syndrome, a rare complication of primary Sjögren's syndrome: a case report.

Background: The association of macrophage activation syndrome and primary Sjögren's syndrome has been rarely reported in the literature. We report the first observation of this association in Africa, south of the Sahara, and we discuss the diagnosis and therapeutic challenge.

Case Presentation: A 26-year-old Mauritanian and Berber woman was followed for primary Sjögren's syndrome.

The Parathyroid carcinoma: a diagnostic challenge before surgery.

Introduction: Parathroid Carcinoma is a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism (PPH). His diagnosis is a real challenge. We report an observation and discuss the diagnostic guidelines before surgery.

sp. nov., and sp. nov., two new species isolated from obese patients.

sp. nov. strain Marseille-P2067 (= CSURP2067; = DSM100846) and sp.

gen. nov., sp. nov., a new bacterium isolated from the human gut microbiota.

gen. nov., sp.

sp. nov., a new bacterial species isolated from human urine sample.

sp. nov. stain Marseille-P2799 (= CSURP2799; = DSM103272) is a new species from the order that was isolated from urine of a 2-month-old child with gastroenteritis.

Genome sequence and description of sp. nov., a new anaerobic bacterium isolated from the human gut.

sp. nov., strain Marseille-P2653 (= CSUR; P2653=DSM103120) is a new bacterial species belonging to the phylum in the family that was isolated from the human gut microbiota.

MMM17-Cameroon, analysis and opportunities-Sub-Saharan Africa.

Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a growing burden worldwide, leading to over 10 million deaths each year. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness on high BP and temporary increasing screening for hypertension worldwide. We here provide the results of the 2017 MMM (MMM17) edition in Cameroon.

Genome analysis and description of sp. nov., a new species isolated from human faeces.

strain SN6 is a Gram-negative bacterium which is aerobic, motile and nonsporulating. This new species isolated from human faeces exhibited the characteristic traits of members of this genus, such as yellow pigmentation and viscosity. Here we present the main phenotypic characteristics and the taxonogenomics description of this strain.

Noncontiguous finished genome sequences and descriptions of and sp. nov. identified by culturomics.

The taxonogenomic approach, including the culturomics techniques, is now currently used to isolate and characterize new bacteria. These approaches notably allowed us to discover six new species of the genus: strain SD1, strain Marseille-P2825, strain Marseille-P2225, strain Marseille-P2818, strain Marseille-P3257 and strain Marseille-P3109. Each is the type strain of the corresponding bacterial species.

sp. nov., taxonogenomics description of a new bacterial species isolated from human gut.

sp. nov. strain sn7 is a new species within the genus.