Search Results - "Kimbi, Helen K"

Knowledge and perceptions towards malaria prevention among vulnerable groups in the Buea Health District, Cameroon by Kimbi, Helen K, Nkesa, Sarah B, Ndamukong-Nyanga, Judith L, Sumbele, Irene U N, Atashili, Julius, Atanga, Mary B S

“…Malaria is a public health problem especially in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children under five years in Cameroon including the Buea Health…”
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Performance and usefulness of the Hexagon rapid diagnostic test in children with asymptomatic malaria living in the Mount Cameroon region by Wanji, Samuel, Kimbi, Helen K, Eyong, Joan E, Tendongfor, Nicholas, Ndamukong, Judith L

“…Rapid and correct diagnosis of malaria is considered an important strategy in the control of the disease. However, it remains to be determined how well these…”
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Characterization of occult hepatitis B virus infection among HIV positive patients in Cameroon by Gachara, George, Magoro, Tshifhiwa, Mavhandu, Lufuno, Lum, Emmaculate, Kimbi, Helen K, Ndip, Roland N, Bessong, Pascal O

“…Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) among HIV positive patients varies widely in different geographic regions. We undertook a study to determine the prevalence…”
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Serologic and genotypic characterization of hepatitis B virus in HIV-1 infected patients from South West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon by Magoro, Tshifhiwa, Gachara, George, Mavhandu, Lufuno, Lum, Emmaculate, Kimbi, Helen K, Ndip, Roland N, Bessong, Pascal

“…HBV and HIV share similar transmission routes. Concurrent infection with the two viruses usually results in more severe and progressive liver disease, and a…”
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Malaria infection and anaemia in HIV-infected children in Mutengene, Southwest Cameroon: a cross sectional study by Bate, Ayukenchengamba, Kimbi, Helen K, Lum, Emmaculate, Lehman, Leopold G, Onyoh, Elias F, Ndip, Lucy M, Njabi, Conica M, Tonga, Calvin, B Wempnje, Godlove, Ndip, Roland N, Bessong, Pascal O

“…Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children and HIV infection as well as other factors may worsen the situation. This study was…”
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Malaria and haematologic parameters of pupils at different altitudes along the slope of Mount Cameroon: a cross-sectional study by Kimbi, Helen K, Sumbele, Irene U N, Nweboh, Malaika, Anchang-Kimbi, Judith K, Lum, Emmaculate, Nana, Yannick, Ndip, Lucy M, Njom, Henry, Lehman, Leopold G

“…Haematologic abnormalities are features in Plasmodium falciparum infection, and anaemia is an inevitable outcome. This study examines the influence of malaria…”
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Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum Merozoite Surface Protein-1 Block 2 in Sites of Contrasting Altitudes and Malaria Endemicities in the Mount Cameroon Region by WANJI, Samuel, KENGNE-OUAFO, Arnaud J, EYONG, Ebanga E. Joan, KIMBI, Helen K, TENDONGFOR, Nicholas, NDAMUKONG-NYANGA, Judith L, NANA-DJEUNGA, Hugues C, BOURGUINAT, Catherine, SOFEU-FEUGAING, David D, CHARVET, Claude L

“…The present study analyzed the relationship between the genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum and parasitologic/entomologic indices in the Mount Cameroon…”
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An evolutionary approach to identify potentially protective B cell epitopes involved in naturally acquired immunity to malaria and the role of EBA-175 in protection amongst denizens of Bolifamba, Cameroon by Nyasa, Raymond B, Kimbi, Helen K, Zofou, Denis, DeBarry, Jeremy D, Kissinger, Jessica C, Titanji, Vincent P K

“…The search for a vaccine against malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum has lasted for more than 100 years, with considerable progress in the identification…”
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Cross-sectional study of specific antibodies to a polymorphic Plasmodium falciparum antigen and of parasite antigen genotypes in school children on the slope of Mount Cameroon by Kimbi, Helen K, Tetteh, Kevin K.A, Polley, Spencer D, Conway, David J

“…To investigate relationships between Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia, parasite genotypes, and specific anti-parasite antibodies, 244 school children (aged 4…”
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Erratum to: Cross-sectional study of specific antibodies to a polymorphic Plasmodium falciparum antigen and of parasite antigen genotypes in school children on the slope of Mount Cameroon by Kimbi, Helen K., Tetteh, Kevin K.A., Polley, Spencer D., Conway, David J.

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Environmental Factors Affecting Malaria Parasite Prevalence in Rural Bolifamba, South- West Cameroon by Nkuo-Akenji, Theresa, Ntonifor, Nelson N, Ndukum, Maze B, Kimbi, Helen K, Abongwa, Edith L, Nkwescheu, Armand, Anong, Damain N, Songmbe, Michael, Boyo, Michael G, Ndamukong, Kenneth N, Titanji, Vincent P.K

“…The impact of some environmental factors on malaria parasite prevalence was investigated in rural Bolifamba, Cameroon. The study population comprised 1454…”
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