Research Article
Onchocerciasis and Loiasis in the Population of Widikum, Northwest Cameroon: Prevalence and Implication of Myeloperoxidase and C reactive proteins in Clinical Diseases’ indices
Author(s): Oumar Mahamat, Nadege Bonkar Chifu, Lem Edith Abongwa and Dr. Ntonifor Helen Ngum*
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis and loiasis represent the major filarial parasites in Central and West African countries. This study sought to assess the prevalence of onchocerciasis and loiasis, its effects on inflammation and various clinical signs. METHODS: The diagnosis of onchocerciasis and loiasis was done using skin snips and blood samples respectively from 311 patients. C-reactive proteins and myeloperoxidase were determined using ELISA. RESULTS:Results obtained showed that the prevalence of onchocerciasis was 24.76% while that of loiasis was 13.83% and co-infection was 6.75%. Females were significantly (p=0.002) more infected with onchocerciasis (29.90%), while males registered an insignificant (p=0.535) higher prevalence of loiasis (14.02%). The most infected age group for onchocerciasis (48.19%), loiasis (19.278%) and co-infection (12.05%) was the 36 years-60 years age group and.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/puljmbr.2023.6(2).28-35
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