Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Ketchia Frederick

Publications

• Research Article
  Comparison of Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Adults with or Without HIV/ AIDS in Yaoundé and Effect of HAART and CD4 Cells Counts
  Author(s): Nkoa Thérèse, Kuete Yimagou Edmond, Dongang Nana Rodrique, Gonsu Kamga Hortense, Ketchia Frederick and Moyou-Somo RogerNkoa Thérèse, Kuete Yimagou Edmond, Dongang Nana Rodrique, Gonsu Kamga Hortense, Ketchia Frederick and Moyou-Somo Roger
  
  Introduction: HIV infection and parasitic diseases constitute an important public health problem in many sub-Saharan African countries. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between intestinal parasites, HIV/AIDS infection and Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). Methods: 332 HIV infected patients and 315 controls were recruited in a cross-sectional study. Stool and blood were collected from each participant. Stool specimen was examined in search of intestinal parasites by microscopy and blood sample was screened for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies. Results: The infection rates of intestinal parasites were higher in patients infected with HIV (19.9%; 66/332) than in those without HIV infection (11.7%, 37/315) (P=0.005). We have identified a total of eleven species of parasites in stool specimens: Entamoeba histolytica (6.0%), Blastocytis hominis (5.9%), Entamoeba .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9597.1000208

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