Predictive values of an immunological fecal occult blood test for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer compared using colonoscopy in symptomatic patients in Yaounde (Cameroon).

Introduction: The predictive value of immunological fecal occult blood (iFOB) testing for the screening of colorectal cancer has been well described in the Western world. However, its relevance in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is not well evaluated. It could be altered by the other causes of lower gastrointestinal bleeding such as parasitic infections.

Endoscopic mucosal phenotypes and endoscopic Sydney system gastritis assessment in relation to infection and upper digestive clinical signs: A 2-year study among patients with gastroduodenal disorders in Cameroon.

Background And Aim: represents the major pathogen in the pathophysiology of diverse gastrointestinal conditions. This study sought to determine the endoscopic aspect of the gastric mucosa in relation to infection in Cameroon.

Methods: This study was conducted in three reference health facilities in Cameroon from October 2020 to October 2022.

infection-A risk factor for lipid peroxidation and superoxide dismutase over-activity: A cross-sectional study among patients with dyspepsia in Cameroon.

Background And Aim: There is an intimate relationship between oxidative stress and inflammation. infection leads to gastritis in almost all the hosts. So, we hypothesize that gastritis in infection may be described as the accumulation of continuous oxidative damage.

Involvement of CD95 and ligand in CD4+ T-cell and CD8+ T-cell depletion and hepatic cytolysis in patients with chronic viral hepatitis B.

Background: Chronic viral hepatitis B (HBV) is characterised by progressive hepatocyte destruction and T-cell depletion. The mechanisms of the CD95-CD95 ligand (CD95L) signalling pathway during this chronic disease and the cirrhotic process remains unclear.

Objective: We evaluated the involvement of the CD95-CD95L receptor-ligand system in T-cell depletion and hepatic cytolysis in patients with chronic HBV.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of staff of 4 hospitals in Yaoundé on the prevention of vertical transmission of hepatitis B.

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus infection is a public health concern in Cameroon and worldwide. With hepatitis C virus, it is the first cause of liver cancer in Cameroon. The high prevalence of 11.

Epidemiology of hepatitis C: related hepatocellular carcinoma in Cameroon.

Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a global public health problem. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection accounts for close to 24% of HCC in developing countries especially when associated with cirrhosis. There exists no vaccine against HCV to prevent the occurrence of HCV-related HCC.