Marcel Tongo

Unique Community of Gut Bacterial Microbiome as Indicator for HIV Infection and Progression

Simon Eyongabane Ako, Céline Nguefeu Nkenfou, Jules Ngudia Assob, Thumamo Benjamin Pokam, Marcel Tongo, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Mbanya Gladice Mbanya & Eric Achidi Akum · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

The human digestive tract harbors complex microbial communities within its epithelial cell lining. Disruption in enteric immunity will promote gut dysbiosis, which can successively induce chronic inflammation within the mucous membrane and periphery. Interpretation of the specifi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91430

Characterization and Profiling of Gut Bacterial Microbiome and Pathobionts among HIV-negative and HIV-infected Individuals in Cameroon

Simon Eyongabane Ako, Celine N. Nkenfou, Jules N. Assob, Thumamo Benjamin Pokam, Moses Njutain Ngemenya, Roland N. Ndip, Anong Damian Nota, Marcel Tongo, Christopher Njopin, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Federick Nchang Cho, Mbanya Gladice Mbanya, Woguia Gilles-Fils, Ngoume Moukoma Y. Franck & Eric Achidi Akum · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Knowledge of the core gut microbiome among Cameroonians is a preliminary step for a better implementation of treatment strategies to correct dysbiosis and improve health care management. HIV infection has continued to cause high mortality among those infected, but the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91431