Characterization of two Friunavirus phages and their inhibitory effects on biofilms of extremely drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Dakar, Senegal

Autor: Issa Ndiaye, Laurent Debarbieux, Ousmane Sow, Bissoume Sambe Ba, Moussa Moise Diagne, Abdoulaye Cissé, Cheikh Fall, Yakhya Dieye, Ndongo Dia, Guillaume Constantin de Magny, Abdoulaye Seck

Publikováno v: BMC Microbiology, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024)

Abstract Background Acinetobacter baumannii is a gram-negative, opportunistic pathogen, that is responsible for a wide variety of infections and is a significant cause of hospital-acquired infections. A. baumannii is listed by the World Health Organi

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Potential anti-HIV and antitrypanosomal components revealed in Sorindeia nitidula via LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS

Autor: Guy Roland Ebede, Emeka Emea Okoro, Josephine Ngo Mbing, Patrick Herve Diboue Betote, Dieudonne Emmanuel Pegnyemb, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Xavier Siwe-Noundou, Joseph Thierry Ndongo

Publikováno v: Scientific Reports, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2024)

Abstract Sorindeia nitidula (Anacardiaceae) is used by traditional practitioners to treat influenza illnesses with cephalgia and febrile aches. However, the potential active ingredients for its remarkable antioxidant, anti-HIV and antitrypanosomal ac

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Status of infection prevention and control in Cameroon healthcare facilities: lessons learned from the WHO COVID-19 scorecard tool under the hierarchy of control model

Autor: Boris Arnaud Kouomogne Nteungue, Erick Tandi, Chanceline Bilounga Ndongo, Tania Bissouma-Ledjou, Alphonse Acho, Jeffrey Campbell, Dieudonnée Reine Ndougou, Reverien Habimana, Ambomo Sylvie Myriam, Bertolt Brecht Kouam Nteungue, Oyono Yannick, Louis Joss Bitang, Georges Alain Etoundi Mballa, Yap Boum

Publikováno v: Infection Prevention in Practice, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp 100407- (2024)

Summary: Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) helps prevent disease transmission in healthcare facilities. There is a dearth of information on the implementation of IPC during the COVID-19 outbreak in Cameroon using the recommended WHO

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Genomic characterization of a reemerging Chikungunya outbreak in Kedougou, Southeastern Senegal, 2023

Autor: Idrissa Dieng, Bacary Djilocalisse Sadio, Alioune Gaye, Samba Niang Sagne, Marie Henriette Dior Ndione, Mouhamed Kane, Mamadou Korka Diallo, Bocar Sow, Safietou Sankhe, Ousseynou Sene, Amadou Diallo, Madeleine Dieng, Serge Freddy Moukaha Doukanda, Maimouna Mbanne, Seynabou Mbaye Ba Souna Diop, Diamilatou Balde, Mignane Ndiaye, Khalidou Djibril Sow, Maryam Diarra, Abdoulaye Sam, Ababacar Mbaye, Boubacar Diallo, Yoro Sall, Ousmane Faye, Boly Diop, Abdourahmane Sow, Amadou Alpha Sall, Cheikh Loucoubar, Ndongo Dia, Oumar Faye, Diawo Diallo, Gamou Fall, Scott C. Weaver, Mamadou Aliou Barry, Mawlouth Diallo, Moussa Moise Diagne

Publikováno v: Emerging Microbes and Infections, Vol 13, Iss 1 (2024)

Chikungunya virus has caused millions of cases worldwide over the past 20 years, with recent outbreaks in Kedougou region in the southeastern Senegal, West Africa. Genomic characterization highlights that an ongoing epidemic in Kedougou in 2023 is no

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Improving COVID-19 contact tracing and testing of exposed individuals in Cameroon using digital health technology: a cluster randomised trialResearch in context

Autor: Boris Tchakounte Youngui, Albert Mambo, Rhoderick Machekano, Rogacien Kana, Emilienne Epée, Sylvain Zemsi Tenkeu, Philippe Narcisse Tsigaing, Marie Louise Aimée Ndongo, Christelle Mayap Njoukam, Lawane Bichara, Tatiana Djikeussi Katcho, Muhamed Awolu Mbunka, Terence Acheliu Longla, Leonie Simo, Adrienne Vanessa Kouatchouang, Patrice Tchendjou, Appolinaire Tiam, Laura Guay, Khairunisa Suleiman, Olukunle Akinwusi, Rigveda Kadam, Paula Akugizibwe, Mario Songane, Godfrey Woelk, Boris Kevin Tchounga, Alain Daniel Ndjomo Mba, Mireille Nadine Nanga Dampand, Rita Ngufor Azi, Christian Narcisse Nelle Jembe, Rocard Lele Djouota, Thierry Messomo, Jean Luc Bell Mathias, Jeanne Liliane Mbengue, Martin Gael Mbody, Edy Tchokouani Tchouatcha, Jinette Lorraine Nekame Guedem, Felicite Diane Messina Maga, Alex Miguel Ngeukoue Kamdoum, Ashley Kue Nechi, Judith Mignonne Akono, Patrice Herve Tamssa, Vendeline Amaelle Goretti Mvong, Ferline Gouefack Zogni, Marie Marquiny Tekou Makamte, Patrick Bertin Tawambe, Leonard Ewane, Cyrus Raymond Mbengue Moukouri, Hans Mossi Makembe, Corinne Mbita Nyate, Marie Noel Mengong Bitounou, Gwladys Tientcheu Mendjiegoue, Marlyse Mafopah Fomo, Alphonse Nwatsok A Bessong, Saintiche Flore Nguefack, Nicole Sylvie Nyaloumbe Abedine, Martin Njiken, Franklin Tsague Zangue, Ingrid Ornella Benga Mve, Alice Tegomo Kengue, Anicet Valere Christian Kingue, Nadia Aissatou, Edith Tchuessi Lako, Odette Adomdji Nta, Zara Lawane, Ghislaine Demgne Dada, Georges Christian Yemy, Theodore Edimo Mballa, Charlie Tsamo Querie, Berline Mebong, Jonas Wa, Marie Madeleine Biloa Awono, Wilfried Ganni Wele, Jeanine Kenko, Sophie Larissa Guimbang A Ireke, Nathalie Nguigna Epoune, Armand Joel Ngadje Tchakounte, Amidou Momo Azangue, Franck Adrien Bika Baring, Atikatou Ngamtiate Vessah, Guillaume Ngoule Ngoh, Franck Joel Nyato, Viviane Ngogang, Serges Djobissie Fankou, Rabyatou Elh Aboubakar, Pauline Dervette Ngo Banin, Sylvie Blondine Dipoko

Publikováno v: EClinicalMedicine, Vol 74, Iss , Pp 102730- (2024)

Summary: Background: Contact tracing was described as a key strategy to contribute to controlling the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome of Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) but implementing it can be a challenge. Digitalisation of contact tracing

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