Publications by authors named "Ornella D Tsobeng"

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  • Pathogenic Escherichia coli is a leading cause of diarrhea globally, and this study investigates how virulence genes and antibiotic resistance differ in hypertensive versus non-hypertensive patients.* -
  • Researchers analyzed 518 fecal samples from patients in Douala, discovering that certain strains like enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) were more common in hypertensive individuals, while enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) predominated in non-hypertensives.* -
  • The study found high resistance rates of E. coli to antibiotics, especially amoxicillin and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, with a significant prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing strains (
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Patients with cancer have weakened immune systems, making them more vulnerable to infections. This study was carried out to determine the bacterial origins of enteric disorders in cancer patients and noncancer patients at the Oncology Department of Laquintinie Hospital in Douala. A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to March 2023.

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. Opportunistic infections are the second cause of death among cancer patients. This study aimed at determining the antimicrobial profile and the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-gene carriage of isolates among cancer patients at the Douala Laquintinie Hospital, Littoral Region of Cameroon.

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