Publications by authors named "R K Vignon"
Introduction: Diabetes and chronic liver diseases such as viral hepatitis C (HVC) are global public health problems. The combination of the 2 increases the risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate viral hepatitis C in adult diabetics in referral health centers in Cotonou.
Introduction: The increasing incidence and high mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) make it a major public health concern in developing countries.
Objective: The aim of this work was to study the epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects of colorectal cancers from 2013 to 2023 in Cotonou.
Methods: This was a descriptive, analytical study with retrospective data collection, covering CRC patients managed in specialized centers in Cotonou (university clinics of visceral surgery, internal medicine and hepatogastroenterology at CNHU-HKM and the Cotonou Cancer Center).
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is common in developing countries such as Benin. This germ may cause the development of gastroduodenal diseases, ranging from gastritis to gastric cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies and associated factors based on voluntary screening data collection in the general population in Benin in 2016].
Pan Afr Med J
November 2021
Introduction: hepatitis C is a public health problem worldwide, in particular in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study is to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies and associated factors during a voluntary general population screening program in Benin.
Method: we conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study in 4 big cities of 4 different departments in Benin in July 2016.