Publications by authors named "Samuel Fosso"

Background: The endemicity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) prompted the systematic immunization of newborns in Cameroon since 2005. In the frame of a considerable burden of HIV/HBV co-infection (17.5%), monitoring HBV among children living with HIV (CLHIV) would guide toward HIV/HBV integrated paediatric care.

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Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common communicable diseases worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes dysregulation of the immune system through the depletion of CD4+ T lymphocytes which gives rise to opportunistic infections.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to October 2018.

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Article Synopsis
  • Blastocystis spp. is a common protist found in stool samples of both HIV positive and negative individuals; its role as a pathogen is still unclear.
  • A study involving 283 HIV+ and 245 HIV- subjects found an overall infection rate of 8.7%, with slightly higher prevalence among HIV- individuals; no significant difference in symptoms was linked to HIV status.
  • The findings suggest that while Blastocystis spp. is associated with digestive issues, there is no definitive connection between its infection and HIV, indicating it may not be an opportunistic pathogen.
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