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Comparative HPV genotype distribution among women with normal and abnormal cervical cytology in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Mbimenyuy, C M; Cho, J F; Mugyia, A E; Ikomey, G M; Tebit, D M; Nota, D A.

Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol; 24 (2), 2023

Background: The epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the pattern of HPV genotype distribution are parameters needed to assess the risk of cervical cancer. Oncogenic HPV types are well-known pathogen for lower genital tract neoplasias, representing the primary cause of cancer death in ...

Papillomavirus Infections, Genotype, Low-Value Care, Risk, Social Vulnerability, Therapeutics, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

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Prevalence and determinants of Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Genotypes in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients in Kinshasa

Muna Ngilibuma, Mathieu; Momeme Mokoli, Vieux; Mayamba Nlandu, Yannick; Mompango Engole, Yannick; Kabemba Ilunga, Cedric; Luzayadio Longo, Augustin; Losa Luse, Jeanine; Busanga Bukabau, Justine; Lombi Mbendi, Charles; Wola Tshimpi, Antoine; Kiswaya Sumaili, Ernest; Mangani Nseka, Nazaire; Jadoul, Michel; Nani Tuma Situakibanza, Hippolyte; Rissassi Makulo, Jean-Robert.

Ann. afr. méd. (En ligne); 15 (2), 2022

Context and objective. The steady increase in the number of chronic hemodialysis patients in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) calls for improved management of those patients. The present study aimed to determine the frequency of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, the prevalent genotypes, and the risk factors ass...

Hepacivirus, Genotype, Renal Dialysis, Epidemiologic Factors, Prevalence

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Prédisposition génétique à la néphropathie diabétique: rôle du polymorphisme I/D du gène ACE

Hanachi, Sabah; Sifi, Karima; Boudaoud, Khalida; Zekri, Salima; Houche, Sara; Houamel, Hanane; Benembarek, Karima; Abad, Nouredine.

Journal de la Faculté de Médecine d'Oran; 4 (1), 2020

Introduction - La néphropathie diabétique est la principale cause de la maladie rénale chronique et représente la complication la plus fréquente et la plus grave du diabète. Sa pathogénie exacte est complexe et noncomplètement élucidée. Plusieurs facteurs et mécanismes contribuent au développ...

Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Nephropathies, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genotype, Polymorphism, Genetic

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