Biology and Medicine

Department of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon

Publications

• Research Article   
  Tentative Analysis of Biomarkers Associated with Filariasis in Moungo Division, Littoral, Cameroon
  Author(s): Jean Baptiste Hzounda Fokou*, Syntiche Teudem Biyong, Francine Kouemo, Fru Awah Akumwah, Ambassa Reine, Véronique Simone Fannang, Juliette Koube and Jules Clement Assob
  
  Filariasis is a significant cause of morbidity and a public health concern in most tropical countries. These diseases are usually contracted in childhood and most often diagnosed in adulthood. This study aimed to identify biochemical markers associated with filariasis and the endobacteria present in microfilariae. This was a cross-sectional analytical study within a hospital setting. Persons aged from six years and above were included in the study. They were then clustered into asymptomatic and symptomatic. Data was collected from February, 2023 to June, 2023. Blood, urine and skin samples were collected and analysed by microscopy to identify microfilariae. The plasmatic and urinary markers were evaluated by spectrophotometry and protein fraction was monitored by electrophoresis. The data was analysed using software-SPSS 25 with the significant threshold set at.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/0974-8369.24.16.733

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