Publications by authors named "Rodrigue Poueme Namegni"
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- Rabies is a serious zoonotic disease affecting both animals and humans in Cameroon, with dogs as the primary transmission source and limited data on the prevalence in bats, which could act as potential reservoirs.
- A study examined 212 bats from various families in the North Region of Cameroon, finding that 26.9% tested positive for rabies, with a higher prevalence in adult bats compared to younger ones, and identified several risk factors for human exposure.
- The research confirmed the presence of Lyssavirus in bats, indicating a public health risk and highlighting the need for increased awareness and a "One Health" strategy to manage rabies in both animals and humans.
The present study was carried out to establish the spatiotemporal distribution of ASF between 2010 and 2017 in the Adamawa, North, and Far North regions of Cameroon. A retrospective study with data relating to the northern regions from epidemiological reports from target organizations in Cameroon was used to analyze outbreaks of ASF from 2010 to 2016. A prospective study consisting of risk factor analysis and serological investigation of anti-ASF antibodies and ASF RT-PCR antigen detection test in pig farms in the study regions with clinical suspicion of ASF was carried out in 2017.
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- - In May 2016, a deadly avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak was detected in a poultry farm in Yaoundé, Cameroon, leading to a 75% mortality rate among chickens and 21 confirmed outbreaks across multiple regions until March 2017.
- - The outbreaks accounted for approximately 138,252 bird losses, with over 44,000 deaths from infection and nearly 94,000 birds culled to control the spread.
- - The H5N1 viruses identified belong to genetic clade 2.3.2.1c and showed signs of genetic reassortment with H9N2, indicating the need for more data to trace its origin and evolution in the region.