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Intestinal Parasites Infestation among People Living with HIV under Antiretroviral Therapy in Peri-urban Area of Yaoundé, Cameroon

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  • Christian Ngounouh Taheu

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Techniques Applied to Health of the University of Douala, Cameroon)

  • Christelle Diane Tchumtchoua Meliedje

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Techniques Applied to Health of the University of Douala, Cameroon)

  • Gilbert Gauthier Bong Bong

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Techniques Applied to Health of the University of Douala, Cameroon)

  • Julienne Louise Ngo Likeng

    (School of Health Sciences of the Catholic University of Central Africa, Cameroon)

  • Fabrice Mbakop Ghomsi

    (Nkolondom II Catholic Medical Center, Cameroon)

  • Abel Fils Nkoth

    (University of Buea, Cameroon)

  • Philippe Salomon Nguwoh

    (Department of Quality Control, National Public Health Laboratory, Yaoundé-Cameroon)

  • Philippe Salomon Nguwoh

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Cameroon)

  • Joseph Fokam

    (University of Buea, Cameroon)

Abstract

Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) targets the body's defense system and leads to a decrease in CD4 T-cells in lymphoid tissues associated with intestinal mucosa, leading to an imbalance in the gastrointestinal tract. This study was performed to determine the intestinal parasites infestation among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in peri-urban area in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Methods: A retro-prospective, prospective, and descriptive study was carried out from January-March 2017 to the Care Unit of the Nkolondom II Catholic Medical Center in Yaoundé on 96 PLHIV after providing informed consent. On each stool sample collected, intestinal parasites testing was performed by using direct examination with physiological saline and Lugol's iodine, Ritchie's technique (formol/ether, 10%) and by Ziehl-Neelsen staining. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS version 17 software, with all P

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  • Christian Ngounouh Taheu & Christelle Diane Tchumtchoua Meliedje & Gilbert Gauthier Bong Bong & Julienne Louise Ngo Likeng & Fabrice Mbakop Ghomsi & Abel Fils Nkoth & Philippe Salomon Nguwoh & Philipp, 2021. "Intestinal Parasites Infestation among People Living with HIV under Antiretroviral Therapy in Peri-urban Area of Yaoundé, Cameroon," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 3(4), pages 59-64, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:3:y:2021:i:4:id:40929
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.4.929
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