May 2022

Characterization of the influence of Mansonella perstans co-infection on immunity

The study aimed to characterize the influence of Mansonella perstans co-infection on immunity. This research was carried out in November, 2021 in the neighboring villages of Saint Camille de Davougon in the Abomey Commune. Blood samples were collected from both genders of all ages. Buruli ulcer was diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), using specific IS2404 repeat sequence for Mycobacterium ulcerans....

Author(s): Codjo Laurent Azonvide, Tomabu Adjobimey, Haziz Sina and Lamine Baba-Moussa