Francois-Xavier Etoa

Influence of Sublethal Temperatures on Some Spore-forming and Vegetative Foodborne Bacteria and Impact on Hygienic Quality of the “Foléré” (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Beverage

James Ronald Bayoï, Roger Darman Djoulde, Flaure Essoung Ehawa & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: “Foléré” beverage is a refreshing locally made drink much appreciated by the populations of the hottest parts of Cameroon. This paper aims at investigating microbial contamination of “Foléré” beverage and highlights impact of the sublethal temperatures on the hygienic quali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630180

Modeling the Effect of Natural Substances and Antibiotics Concentrations on the Variation of Inhibition Zone Diameter in Disc Diffusion Susceptibility Test

Gislaine Aurelie Kemegne, Ghislain Seuyim Kouogueu, Maximilienne Ascension Nyegue, Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem, Chantal Menut & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to propose a model describing the relationship between the antimicrobial concentration and the inhibition zone diameter during antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology of the University of Yaound...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39218

First Insight into the Current Prevalence of Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle Slaughtered in Cameroon: the Case of Main Abattoirs of Yaoundé and Douala

Francioli Koro Koro, Bouba ., Eric Foko, Alexandre François Ngatchou, Sara Eyangoh & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current prevalence of bovine tuberculosis at Yaoundé and Douala abattoirs. Study Design: Many investigations confirmed that bovine tuberculosis is prevalent in cattle destined for consumption in Cameroon but the magnitude and the dis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3065

Description of the First Case of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing Strain Isolated in Cameroon

Francioli Koro Koro, Joseph Rodrigue Foe Essomba, Leslie Kaiyven Afi, Yannick Kamdem Simo, Félix Fotso Piam, Mbe Jean Romain, Jurgen Noeske, Francois-Xavier Etoa & Sara Irène Eyangoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Beijing remain the most M. tuberculosis lineage distributed and associated to multidrug resistance known worldwide. Its detection in a young person urge to make a large molecular epidemiology study in the concerned region since this can significantly impact tuberculosis (TB...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28963

In vitro Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Virgin Coconut oil and White Palm Kernel Oil on Candida Species-Experimental Study

Hortense Gonsu Kamga, Sarah Riwom Essama, Yves Le Grand Napa Tchuedji, Maurice Boda, Stève Henri Voundi Olugu, Patrick Betote Diboue, Emilia Lyonga Mbamyah, William Abange Baiye, Anicette Chafa Betbeui, Francis Ekwin & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate in vitro the antifungal activity of virgin coconut oil and the white palm kernel oil on the growth of six species of the genus Candida. Study Design: This study is an experimental study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Mic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i230092