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Tackling skin lightening's harms
Bull World Health Organ. 2023 Jun 1;101(6):367-368. doi: 10.2471/BLT.23.020623.ABSTRACTA project in Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka to eliminate mercury in skin-lightening products is highlighting the challenges faced in achieving that aim. Tatum Anderson reports.PMID:37265672 | PMC:PMC10225949 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.020623 (Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization)
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - June 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Frequent IgE recognition of Blomia tropicalis allergen molecules in asthmatic children and young adults in equatorial Africa
ConclusionOur results thus demonstrate that IgE sensitization to mite allergens is very prevalent in asthmatics in Equatorial Africa with B. tropicalis allergen molecules representing the most important ones associated with allergic asthma. (Source: Frontiers in Immunology)
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - June 2, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Prevalence and impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on maternal and infant health in African populations: protocol of a multicentre prospective cohort study (MA-CoV project)
The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and health effects of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in selected sites from Gabon and Mozambique. Methods and analysis MA-CoV (MAternal CoVid) is an observational, multicentre prospective cohort study where 1000 pregnant women (500 per country) will be enrolled at the antenatal clinic visits. Participants will undergo monthly follow-up at each antenatal care visit, delivery and postpartum visit. The primary study outcome is the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy. The clinical presentation of COVID-19 in pregnancy will also be characterised, and inc...
Source: BMJ Open - May 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Figueroa-Romero, A., Mendes, A., Mombo-Ngoma, G., Mischlinger, J., Esen, M., Vogler, M., Mazuze, M., Mombo-Nzamba, L., Mbadinga, B., Sanz, S., Ramharter, M., Saute, F., Nhampossa, T., Menendez, C., Gonzalez, R. Tags: Open access, Global health, COVID-19 Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers regarding childhood malaria in southeastern Gabon
In Gabon, children under 5 years of age and pregnant women are the populations who are most at risk of malaria. Despite the presence of accessible health facilities, the community-based management of childhood... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - May 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Judica ël Boris Lendongo Wombo, Chérone Nancy Mbani Mpega Ntigui, Lydie Sandrine Oyegue-Liabagui, Euloge Ibinga, Sydney Maghendji-Nzondo, Franck Mounioko, Steede Seinnat Ontoua, Alain Prince Okouga, Jean Bernard Lekana-Douki and Edgard Brice Ngoungou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Viruses, Vol. 15, Pages 1169: Molecular Characterization of Canine Parvovirus Variants CPV-2a and CPV-2c, Associated with Vaccinated Dogs at Libreville, Gabon
The objective of this study was to characterize circulating variants from dogs showing clinical signs suggestive of CPV that were examined by a veterinarian. A total of eight (8) fecal swab samples were collected, and all had positive PCR results. Sequencing, Blast analysis and assembly of two whole genomes and eight partial VP2 sequences were performed, and the sequences submitted to GenBank. Genetic characterization revealed the presence of CPV-2a and CPV-2c variants with predominance of the former. Phylogenetically, the Gabonese CPVs formed distinct groups similar to Zambian CPV-2c and Australian CPV-2a sequences. The a...
Source: Viruses - May 15, 2023 Category: Virology Authors: Gael Darren Maganga Ingrid Labouba Serda Zita Milendz Ikapi Andriniaina Andy Nkili-Meyong Audrey Michel Ngonga Dikongo Larson Boundenga Barthelemy Ngoubangoye Christelle Memvie Brice Serge Kumulungui Tags: Article Source Type: research

Epidemiology of community origin of major multidrug-resistant ESKAPE uropathogens in a paediatric population in South-East Gabon
ConclusionThis study determined the epidemiology ofESKAPE uropathogens in paediatric UTIs. It found a high prevalence of paediatric UTIs associated with children ’s socio-clinical characteristics and diverse bacterial antibiotic resistance phenotypes. (Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control)
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - May 12, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 5774: Urban Green Spaces and Vector-Borne Disease Risk in Africa: The Case of an Unclean Forested Park in Libreville (Gabon, Central Africa)
This study highlights the importance of waste pollution in urban forested ecosystems as a potential driver of mosquito-borne disease. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Judica ël Obame-Nkoghe Boris Kevin Makanga Sylvie Brizard Zongo Aubin Armel Koumba Prune Komba Neil-Michel Longo-Pendy Franck Mounioko Rodolphe Akone-Ella Lynda Chancelya Nkoghe-Nkoghe Marc-Flaubert Ngangue-Salamba Patrick Yangari Sophie Aboughe-Angone F Tags: Article Source Type: research

Whole genome analysis of two sympatric human Mansonella: Mansonella perstans and Mansonella sp “DEUX”
DiscussionThe results presented indicate that Mansonella sp “DEUX” is a new Mansonella species. These findings reflect the neglect of this research topic. And the availability of whole genome data will allow further investigations of these species (Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology)
Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - April 14, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research