Research Prize for IBHI Lab at the JERSIC 2021 in Cameroon
IBHI lab head, JERSIC2021 awardee for best IMPM Junior Scientist, greeting the SG of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation.
IBHI lab visit by Cameroon FLAIR fellows and their teams.
IBHI Lab tour and visit by Dr Kamdem and Dr Kamseu and discussions with Dr Nono about converging activities under their respective FLAIR Fellowships.
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Sep 21
Negative Association of Interleukin-33 Plasma Levels and Schistosomiasis Infection in a Site of Polyparasitism in Rural Cameroon
We convincingly report on a negative association between plasma IL-33 levels and schistosomiasis infection and egg burden in school children from a polyparasitic schistosomiasis endemic area. A suggested potential of IL-33 as biomarker of schistosomiasis infection is proposed.
An ultrasound-based referential of body height-adjusted normal liver organometry in school children from Bokito in rural Cameroon
Reference ranges for liver parameters (size, portal vein thickness and diameter) adjusted for body height established in the current study are novel for Cameroon. The prediction plots generated should improve the accuracy of the assessment of liver morbidity by ultrasonography in the country and the region.
Influence of schistosomiasis on host vaccine responses
Here, we review available evidence on the influence of transgenerational and direct Schistosoma parasite exposure on host immune responses to unrelated vaccines. In addition, we evaluate the potential of praziquantel (PZQ) treatment in restoring schistosomiasis-impacted vaccine responses
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Jan 20
