Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon
Yana Wenceslas has extended valuable service for many years. Also has been a recipient of many awards and grants. International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study
Research Article
Impact of Intestinal Parasite/Malaria Co-Infection on Haemoglobin in Patients of Melong and Denzo Health Facilities, Littoral Region, Cameroon
Author(s): Ebanga Echi Joan Eyong*, Makebe Sylvie, Gangue Tiburce and Yana Wenceslas
Objective: To assess the impact of intestinal parasite/malaria co-infection on haemoglobin in patients of Melong
and Denzo health facilities, Littoral region, Cameroon.
Materials and methods: This study took place from November 2019-March 2020. Blood samples were collected
from patients after informed consent by finger pricking. Stool samples were examined using normal saline and the
Kato-Katz technique for the presence and intensity of IPs. Thick blood films were prepared, Giemsa-stained and
examined under x100 to detect the presence of parasites and estimate GMPD. Hb values were determined using a
haemoglobinometer. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23 and the significance level was set at P<0.05.
Results: The overall prevalence of IP was 28.3% (113/400). Entamoeba histolytica wa.. View more»