Fermented alcoholic beverages play a major role in the socio-cultural lives of people of Northern Cameroon. However, reports of shelf-life and health problems associated with indigenous sorghum-based alcoholic beverages are a major call for concern. This study aimed to highlight...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230308
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630180
Background: Vertical transmission is an important route of transmission for hepatitis B virus infection. Despite the introduction of HBV vaccine in the extended immunization program in 2005, Cameroon has remained a hyper-endemic area. The aim of this study was to determine the se...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i330072
Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis and associated predisposing risk factors in a rural setting of Cameroon. Methodology: The survey took place from April to July 2014 at the District Medical Center of Balessing, the District Medica...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2018/33061
Aim: Starchy products are very important in the fight against food insecurity in developing countries, where they are widely consumed. This study is aimed to assess the impact of cooking and storage methods on the spoilage of some cooked starchy products by spore-forming bacteria...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3710
Background: Helicobacter pylori are the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease and an etiologic agent in the development of gastric cancer. The emergence of multi-drug resistant phenotypes is a major public health problem today in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/40494
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...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39218
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...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3065
Evelyne Nguegwouo, Alex Tchuenchieu, Hippolyte Mouafo Tene, Elie Fokou, Gabriel Medoua Nama, Sarah De Saeger & Francois-Xavier Etoa·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2019
The Gross Domestic Product of Cameron is partially based on agricultural products. Crops like maize, peanuts, beans, cassava, cocoa and coffee are the most cultivated ones. A high portion of this production is locally consumed, and the other part is exported to foreign countries...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2019/45667
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...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28963
Louise Nana Wakam, Alvine Pokaa Nanhou, Raymond Fokom, Severin Nguemezi Tchameni, Eddy Leonard Mangaptché Ngonkeu, Pierre Eke, Jean Kuate & Francois-Xavier Etoa·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2015
The effects of two nitrogen levels and AM fungi inoculation on nutrient assimilation and some biochemical compounds of two Zea mays varieties were studied. Plants varieties (CMS8704 and POP66RS) were grown in pots with two nitrogen levels and AM fungi inoculation for 82 days. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/18088
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i230092