The vulnerability of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients to opportunistic pathogens requires measures in monitoring the spread of antibiotic resistance (ABR). ABR to Klebsiella pneumoniae is an urgent threat to human health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence an...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2025/v14i2190
Background: Urinary tract infections are a public health problem affecting all individuals. However, its impact on patients with kidney failure needs to be determined. The main aim of this research was to investigate the prevalence and antibiotic-resistant pattern of Escherichia...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61667
Introduction: People in prison have multiple vulnerabilities to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other infections. Although the number of HIV infections has decreased worldwide, this trend is high in closed settings like prisons, making the HIV pandemic a major global healt...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41564
Lem Edith Abongwa, Laurentine Sumo, Ntonifor Helen Ngum, Njoya Ngoucheme Muhammed, Mungwi Synthia Njiwale, Nembo Miriam Nakuh & Mughom Nora Nayah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Aims: Vaccine hesitancy has been a longstanding and complex public health attitude amongst the population. Despite the numerous benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains a major problem. While the importance of vaccine hesitancy is widely acknowledged,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130425
Lem Edith Abongwa, Judith Ndongo Torimiro, Anthony Kebira Nyamache, Paul Okemo, Laure Arlette Tchapda, Yengo Clauvis, Takou Désire & Fokunang Charles·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2021
Background: First line antiretroviral treatment (ART) regimens in Cameroon comprises of reverse transcriptase inhibitors (RTIs). As ART continues to expand, the emergence of HIV drug resistance mutations (DRMs) is a challenging problem. The ongoing scale up of ART in Cameroon has...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i2130548
Anemia is a common and serious complication in both Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and pregnant women. Anemia has shown to have serious implications for both the mother and her fetus. However, the prevalence of anemia in HIV-infected pregnant women in Cameroon has n...
Aim: This study, aimed to identify the seroprevalence of T. gondii and HIV-1 co-infection in pregnant women in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Study Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 606 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the Northwest region of...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i330122
Lem Edith Abongwa, Anthony Kebira Nyamache, Nantia Akono, Stanley Sunjo, Vera Nange, Hebert Balan, Fokunang Charles, Judith Torimiro & Paul Okemo·Microbiology Research Journal International·2017
Aims: Hepatotoxicity and anaemia are relevant adverse effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and can cause interruption of therapy and death. However, there is dearth of information on hepatotoxicity and anaemia co-morbidity especially in rural areas. The aim of...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/31011
Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has greatly decreased the mortality and morbidity of children living with HIV by reducing the viral load, increase CD4 count thus improving the health of HIV clients. This study seeks to assess the impact of ART on CD4+ Cell Count, weight...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26088
Malaria and HIV remain major contributors to maternal anemia in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the relationship between malaria burden, HIV status, and hemoglobin levels and identified predictors of anemia and malaria among pregnant women at antenatal enrollment in B...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101187
Bate Antuan Asue, Lem Edith Abongwa, Mbong Grace Annih, Bayaga Herve Narcisse, Vanessa Tchadji Mayoudom, Dobgima John Fomnboh, Lovet Benyella Fokunang, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Estella Tembe-Fokunang, Bathelemy Ngameni, Charles Esimone & Charles Ntungwen Fokunang·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Introduction: Ficus exasperata Vahl. (Moraceae) is a perennial herb with a long history of traditional medicinal use in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The present study was designed to screen the major groups of phytochemicals found in the leaf parts of the pl...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i5651
Background: Gastrointestinal parasitic infections remain a public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and density of gastrointestinal parasites and to identify the risk factors of their transmission. Methodology: A ho...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1530519
Background: Malaria remains a public health concern in Bamenda, and the detection of Plasmodium vivax alongside the predominant Plasmodium falciparum supports local assessment of species-specific infection patterns. Aims: This study assessed the prevalence and density of Plasmodi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5804
Aims: This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of blood protozoans and their effect on IgE and Albumin levels among blood donors. Study Design: The study was a hospital-based cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Regi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i21627
Guiera senegalensis is a plant of the Combretaceae family, found in West Africa and Central Africa. It has many properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, antioxidants, which are the subject of this study. The objective of this study was to realize a qualitative an...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3674
Ngum Helen Ntonifor, Adoland Weretei Tewire, Jude, Njilah & Lem Edith Abongwa·Advances in Research·2025
Aims: This study aimed to determine the presence of malaria and intestinal parasites (IP) and their association with anaemia among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Bamenda. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study that comprised PLWH on treatment. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41386
Aims: The close phylogenetic relationship between humans and other primates creates high potential for pathogen exchange. Guenon monkeys, often found in close proximity with humans are potential reservoirs for bacteria. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Escherichia col...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113672