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Impact of short-term discontinuation of ivermectin-based chemoprevention on onchocerciasis transmission in endemic settings with long history of mass drug administration by Efon-Ekangouo, Arnauld, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Nzune-Toche, Narcisse, Dongmo-Yemele, Raïssa, Bopda, Jean, Ongbassomben, Viviane, Sumo, Laurentine, Geiger, Anne, Nutman, Thomas B, Kamgno, Joseph

“…The control of onchocerciasis currently relies on annual distribution of single dose ivermectin. Because ivermectin has minimal effects on the adult parasite,…”
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The temporal relationship between onchocerciasis and epilepsy: a population-based cohort study by Chesnais, Cédric B, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Njamnshi, Alfred K, Lenou-Nanga, Cédric G, Boullé, Charlotte, Bissek, Anne-Cécile Zoung-Kanyi, Kamgno, Joseph, Colebunders, Robert, Boussinesq, Michel

“…Many studies have suggested that onchocerciasis might be associated with epilepsy. Therefore, we did a cohort study to assess the incidence of epilepsy…”
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Relationship between skin snip and Ov16 ELISA: Two diagnostic tools for onchocerciasis in a focus in Cameroon after two decades of ivermectin-based preventive chemotherapy by Djune-Yemeli, Linda, Domché, André, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Donfo-Azafack, Cyrille, Lenou-Nanga, Cedric G, Masumbe-Netongo, Palmer, Kamgno, Joseph

“…Onchocerciasis elimination currently relies on repeated ivermectin-based preventive chemotherapy. Current World Health Organization's guidelines strongly…”
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Significant reduction of blackfly densities in persistent onchocerciasis area following pilot implementation of an environment friendly approach (Slash and Clear) by Domche, André, Nana Djeunga, Hugues C., Nwane, Philippe B., Njitchouang, Guy R., Nono Fesuh, Betrand, Njiokou, Flobert, Jacob, Benjamin, Pion, Sébastien D., Kamgno, Joseph

“…The effectiveness of the “Slash and Clear” method in reducing blackfly populations in low transmission areas is established, but its impact in high…”
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High snakebite underreporting rate in the Centre Region of Cameroon: an observational study by Tchoffo, Désiré, Kamgno, Joseph, Kekeunou, Sévilor, Yadufashije, Callixte, Nana Djeunga, Hugues C, Nkwescheu, Armand Séraphin

“…In Cameroon, since the first epidemiological week held in 2015, snakebites have been registered among Potential Epidemic Diseases (PED). In the Centre Region,…”
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Assessing core capacities for addressing public health emergencies of international concern at designated points of entry in cameroon during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Ndoungué, Viviane Fossouo, Ngapagna, Arouna Njayou, Kouadio, Serge Agbo, Djinguebey, Raoul, Gnigninanjouena, Oumarou, Eyangoh, Sara, Nguefack-Tsague, Georges, Djeunga, Hugues C Nana, Njajou, Omer

“…Points of Entry (POEs) are at the frontline for prevention, detection and response to international spread of diseases. The objective of this assessment was to…”
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Status of Onchocerca volvulus (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) Transmission and Effect of Climatic Variables on the Vector Population Dynamics After Two Decades of Ivermectin-based Preventive Chemotherapy in the Mbam Valley (Centre Region, Cameroon) by Domche, André, Nwane, Philippe B., Nana Djeunga, Hugues C., Njitchouang, Guy R., Pion, Sébastien D., Boussinesq, Michel, Njiokou, Flobert, Kamgno, Joseph

“…Entomological indicators of onchocerciasis transmission and the effect of climatic variables on the vector population dynamics were investigated in two…”
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Genome-wide analysis of ivermectin response by Onchocerca volvulus reveals that genetic drift and soft selective sweeps contribute to loss of drug sensitivity by Doyle, Stephen R, Bourguinat, Catherine, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Kengne-Ouafo, Jonas A, Pion, Sébastien D S, Bopda, Jean, Kamgno, Joseph, Wanji, Samuel, Che, Hua, Kuesel, Annette C, Walker, Martin, Basáñez, Maria-Gloria, Boakye, Daniel A, Osei-Atweneboana, Mike Y, Boussinesq, Michel, Prichard, Roger K, Grant, Warwick N

“…Treatment of onchocerciasis using mass ivermectin administration has reduced morbidity and transmission throughout Africa and Central/South America. Mass drug…”
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Leishmaniasis in Cameroon: what is known and is done so far? A protocol for systematic review by Djune Yemeli, Linda, Domche, André, Nana Djeunga, Hugues C, Lenou Nanga, Cédric G, Njih Tabah, Earnest, Nko'Ayissi, Georges B, Kamgno, Joseph

“…IntroductionThe first visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis cases were reported in Cameroon since more than six decades. However, interest in the disease has…”
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Serious limitations of the current strategy to control Soil-Transmitted Helminths and added value of Ivermectin/Albendazole mass administration: A population-based observational study in Cameroon by Djune-Yemeli, Linda, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Lenou-Nanga, Cédric G, Donfo-Azafack, Cyrille, Domche, André, Fossuo-Thotchum, Floribert, Niamsi-Emalio, Yannick, Ntoumi, Francine, Kamgno, Joseph

“…Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections remain a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. School-based mass drug administration (MDA) using the…”
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Trends in black fly density, parity and infection rates from riverside to villages of the Bafia Health District in Cameroon: implication for onchocerciasis vector control by Domche, André, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Nwane, Philippe B, Njitchouang, Guy R, Dzune-Fossouo, Dirane C, Fesuh, Betrand Nono, Njiokou, Flobert, Kamgno, Joseph

“…Reducing contact between humans and black flies can lead to interruption of onchocerciasis transmission. The Esperanza Window Trap (EWT) has been shown to be…”
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Loiasis is endemic in the Ndikinimeki Health District (Centre Region, Cameroon) but does not represent a hindrance to onchocerciasis elimination by Sumo, Laurentine, Ntonifor, Ngum Helen, Afor, Aza'ah René, Bopda, Jean, Bamou Heumou, Rolph, Ondoua Nganjou, Gabriella S., Nana Djeunga, Hugues C.

“…•The long-term impact of CDTI on the risk of SAEs was assessed in the Ndikinimeki Health District;•Calibrated thick blood smears were prepared for quantitation…”
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Successful management of poisoning with ivermectin (Mectizan) in the Obala health district (Centre Region, Cameroon): a case report by Donfo-Azafack, Cyrille, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Wafeu-Sadeu, Guy, Dongmo-Yemele, Raïssa, Kamgno, Joseph

“…Ivermectin (Mectizan) is an anthelmintic drug that plays a major role in the fight against two major filarial diseases, onchocerciasis and lymphatic…”
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Onchocerca volvulus transmission in the Mbam valley of Cameroon following 16 years of annual community-directed treatment with ivermectin, and the description of a new cytotype of Simulium squamosum by Hendy, Adam, Krit, Meryam, Pfarr, Kenneth, Laemmer, Christine, De Witte, Jacobus, Nwane, Philippe, Kamgno, Joseph, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Boussinesq, Michel, Dujardin, Jean-Claude, Post, Rory, Colebunders, Robert, O'Neill, Sarah, Enyong, Peter, Njamnshi, Alfred K

“…The onchocerciasis focus surrounding the lower Mbam and Sanaga rivers, where Onchocerca volvulus is transmitted by Simulium damnosum s.l. (Diptera:…”
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Still mesoendemic onchocerciasis in two Cameroonian community-directed treatment with ivermectin projects despite more than 15 years of mass treatment by Kamga, Guy-Roger, Dissak-Delon, Fanny N, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Biholong, Benjamin D, Mbigha-Ghogomu, Stephen, Souopgui, Jacob, Zoure, Honorat G M, Boussinesq, Michel, Kamgno, Joseph, Robert, Annie

“…After more than a decade of community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in Centre and Littoral Regions of Cameroon, onchocerciasis endemicity was still…”
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Audit of the community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) for onchocerciasis and factors associated with adherence in three regions of Cameroon by Kamga, Guy-Roger, Dissak-Delon, Fanny N, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Biholong, Benjamin D, Ghogomu, Stephen Mbigha, Souopgui, Jacob, Kamgno, Joseph, Robert, Annie

“…After more than 15 years of community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in the Centre 1, Littoral 2 and West CDTI projects in Cameroon, the…”
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Community-based door to door census of suspected people living with epilepsy: empowering community drug distributors to improve the provision of care to rural communities in Cameroon by Kamgno, Joseph, Tchatchueng-Mbougua, Jules B, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Esso, Lynda, Zouré, Honorat G, Mackenzie, Charles D, Boussinesq, Michel

“…Abstract Background Epilepsy is a severe neurological disorder with huge psychological, social, and economic consequences, including premature deaths and loss…”
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Accuracy of One Step malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) in detecting Plasmodium falciparum placental malaria infection in women living in Yaoundé, Cameroon by Megnekou, Rosette, Djontu, Jean Claude, Nana, Benderli C, Bigoga, Jude D, Fotso, Maurice, Fogang, Balotin, Leke, Rose F G

“…Plasmodium falciparum infected erythrocytes sequestering in placental tissue release Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) and histidine-rich protein-II…”
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Knowledge/perception and attitude/practices of populations of two first-line communities of the Centre Region of Cameroon regarding onchocerciasis and black fly nuisance and bio-ecology by Domche, André, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Yemeli, Linda Djune, Nanga, Cédric Lenou, Boussinesq, Michel, Njiokou, Flobert, Pion, Sébastien, Kamgno, Joseph

“…Despite high black fly densities in persisting onchocerciasis foci in Cameroon, no vector control has ever been carried out to complement Community-Directed…”
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Ethical sharing of health data in online platforms – which values should be considered? by Riso, Brígida, Tupasela, Aaro, Vears, Danya F., Felzmann, Heike, Cockbain, Julian, Loi, Michele, Kongsholm, Nana C. H., Zullo, Silvia, Rakic, Vojin

“…Intensified and extensive data production and data storage are characteristics of contemporary western societies. Health data sharing is increasing with the…”
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