Publications by authors named "Nelson N Ntonifor"
A new species of the order Zoraptera, Matsumura, Maruyama, Ntonifor & Beutel, , is described from Cameroon. The female and male morphology of another species, , is re-described, and its new distribution in Madagascar is recorded. A particular focus is on the male postabdominal morphology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Agriculture is a major contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cameroon, The South West region of Cameroon is known for its potential in the production of major agricultural commodities, but farmers' yields from various speculations are low, dwindling over time due to some major constraints. Maize production is hampered by adverse socio-economic factors, several pests and diseases as well as high rainfall with low solar radiation. Lepidopterous maize stem borers are a major threat to increase maize production.
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- Artemisinin derivatives, including Malartin, are effective treatments for uncomplicated falciparum malaria, known for their rapid action.
- A study in Dibanda, Cameroon, involving 197 subjects, showed a 92.53% success rate after treating with Malartin and sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) over a 3-day period.
- The treatment led to a significant reduction in parasite density and anemia rates, with no serious side effects reported.
The impact of some environmental factors on malaria parasite prevalence was investigated in rural Bolifamba, Cameroon. The study population comprised 1454 subjects aged 0 - 65 years. Malaria parasite prevalence was higher in the rainy (50.
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