Koanga Mogtomo Martin Luther, Dongang Nana Roman Rodrigue, Ngono Ngane Rosalie Annie, Assam Asam Jean, Wankam Michel, Embolo Elisée & Amwam Zollo Paul Henri·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Background: Infections with Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 (HSV-2) and Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause of genital ulcer disease and cervicitis worldwide. There is little information on the prevalence of these sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Cameroon. The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14829
The eradication of H. pylori has become an important issue; since Helicobacter pylori infection can cause chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer and (MALT) lymphoma. Standard triple therapy efficacy has decreased gradually worldwide during the last decade and quadruple t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15598
Aims: Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a central role in initiating innate response by mediating inflammatory reactions against a wide range of pathogens. We aimed to determine if TLR2 Arg753Gln, TLR4 Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile polymorphisms are associated with chronic hepatitis B (H...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/10648
Aims: The aim of this paper is to present the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among computer operators and its association with the body posture at the workplace as well as break time usage during the working hours. Study Design: The paper represents a cross sectional stud...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15627
Aims: A mother’s diet during pregnancy is considered one of the most important external factors affecting health of her child further in life. Unfavourable diet, together with advanced maternal age, high pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), and excessive pregnancy weight gain are...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15527
Fresh fruits are major sources of nutrients and vitamins which help to promote good health. However, fresh fruits may also harbour a wide range of microbial contaminants of public health significance. To assess the bacterial contaminants of fruits sold in Ugbowo campus of Univers...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15356
Aims: In order to inform public health action, we sought to compare the fetal outcome of adolescent pregnancies with the non-adolescent ones. Study Design: Retrospective cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Yaoundé Central Hospital, the largest facility of Centre...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15704
Background: In 2012, reported pertussis reached the highest number of cases (48,277) in the United States since 1955. Objectives: Estimate the prevalence of children who missed the fourth dose of DTaP (Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoids and acellular Pertussis vaccine) by parents’ co...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16117
Aim: To show that Gymnema sylvestre (Roxb.) Asclepiadaceae not only has antidiabetic propensities, but it most likely works by regeneration of pancreatic β cells which is imperative in anti-obesity-diabetes therapeutic applications of medicinal plants. Study Design: The present s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12681
The risk of developing metabolic syndrome, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia increases with obesity, and an elevated visceral fat content has been associated with a higher incidence of metabolic risk factors. We investigated differences in IL-6 (Interleukin-6), TN...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14963
Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma (BMPM) is a very rare condition of unknown pathogenesis, that occurs mainly in women in their reproductive age (5:1 female/male ratio). The pathogenesis of BMPM is unclear and doubts regarding its neoplastic and reactive nature exist. Fu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/4471
Background and Aims: CARD15/NOD2 is recognized as a major susceptibility gene for Crohn’s disease. Several mutations of CARD15/NOD2 have been reported in different racial groups. We aimed to investigate the frequency of three common CARD15/NOD2 mutations in a Jordanian Crohn’s di...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15953
Background: Acinetobacter has gained importance as an emerging multi drug resistant nosocomial pathogen among non fermenting aerobic gram negative bacteria, especially in intensive care units. This organism is contributing to increased morbidity and mortality with strong propensi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14427
Background: Principles for fabricating prosthetic restorations include sufficient axial preparation and adequate occlusal clearance of the prepared teeth. This study measured the convergence angles in the prepared teeth for porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns done by general pr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15861
Aims: To determine and compare tactile acuity of commercial motorcyclists with that of their age and sex matched controls. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done in Uturu, a suburban university town in South Eastern Nigeria, from July...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15805