Vincent K. Payne

Prevalence of Ectoparasites of Inmates in the Bamenda Central Prison, North West Region of Cameroon

Vincent K. Payne, Mbong E. Malla, Cedric Yamssi, Romeo N. Ghislain, Lontuo F. Robertine, Leonelle Megwi, N. Etung Kollins, Aime T. Ngouateu & Mpoame Mbida · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ectoparasites of inmates in the Bamenda Central Prison, Mezam Division, North West Region of Cameroon. Methods: Three hundred and ninety three (385 males and 8 females) inmates aged 16 to 84 years were physi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23122

Efficacy of Single Dose of 500 mg Mebendazole on Geohelminths amongst School Age Children in Bafoussam, Cameroon

Vincent K. Payne, Leonelle Megwi, Michel Noubom, Cedric Yamssi, Ghislain R. Ngangnang, Mpoame Mbida & Bilong Bilong C. Felix · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of mebendazole in the treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm infections amongst school age children in Bafoussam. Methodology: In this study, 948 school age children were recruited. Stool...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/19506

Prevalence and Intensity of Infection of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cavies from Menoua Division-West Region of Cameroon

Vincent K. Payne, Ndah Germaine, Fusi Ngwa, Cedric Yamssi, Leonelle Megwi, Fonteh A. Florence, Mpoame Mbida & Bilong Bilong C. Felix · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Background: Domestic cavies, commonly known as guinea pigs are more widely filling a niche in livestock production in West Africa, most especially in Cameroon. Cavies have been shown to play a vital role in the animal protein supply and income generation in rural areas in Cameroo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/20652