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Chakamanga Munashe K. F., Bganya Shepherd, Dirk Manatsa Hamadziripi +2 more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of numerous SARS-CoV-2 variants, with the Omicron variant posing a significant challenge due to its increased transmissibility and potential for immune evasion. This study presents a comparative analysis of the spike gene sequence of the Omicron variant, utilizing data collected during the COVID-19 era from 2020 to 2021. The analysis focused on identifying key mutations...
Brou Appolinaire Kouame, N’Goran Mathieu Kouame, Camille Koffi +5 more
It is known that management of hypertension includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. The latter recommends fruit and vegetable consumption due to their potassium and polyphenol richness. We assessed the effects of Fermented Seeds of Parkia biglobosa (FSPb) based diet on Blood Pressure (BP). Sixty-five adults were enrolled in a randomized, open-label, parallel-group clinical trial [Group 1 (G1), n = 33; Group...
Yawovi Agbenoxevi Kohoe, Ali Kpatcha Kadanga, Kpassi Seme +3 more
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to animal and public health in sub-Saharan Africa, where surveillance remains insufficient. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and patterns of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli and Salmonella species isolated from cattle dung in the Maritime and Savannah regions of Togo. Fresh dung samples were collected from 201 cattle farms to isolate and...
James Feika, Augustine Sallia Genda, William Foday Moiforay +1 more
Hemorrhoids are a common anorectal condition and a source of considerable morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the medicinal plants used for their traditional management have not been systematically documented in Sierra Leone. To our knowledge, this is the first study to specifically characterize anti-hemorrhoidal medicinal plant use in the country. This descriptive qualitative ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Kenema...
Geoffrey Wanjohi, Flora Namu, Josephine Njambuya
Butterflies are bioindicators of environmental change because they depend on vegetation composition, habitat structure, and climatic conditions. This study investigated the influence of land-use regimes, vegetation diversity, and seasonal variation on butterfly assemblages within and around the Nanyuki Forest Block in Mount Kenya, Kenya. Butterflies were sampled during the wet and dry seasons using Pollard walk transects...
Olufemi Yinyinola MAKINDE, Oyeyemi Olufunmilayo OPALOLA
Anaemia in pregnancy is a major global public health problem, with an estimated prevalence of 41.8%, affecting approximately 56.4 million pregnant women worldwide. It is a significant contributor to maternal health complications during pregnancy. This study investigated pregnant women's perceptions of the impacts of anaemia and its health implications among those attending the antenatal clinic at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic...