University of Yaounde
A Collaboration Model Between the National NTD Control Programs and Traditional Healers to Detect Additional Cases of Lymphatic filariasis, Onchocerciasis and Schistosomiasis In Cameroon
1- What is the effect of linking NTD control programs with traditional healers in an effort to detect additional cases of schistosomiasis, Onchocerciasis, and Lymphatic filariasis in two rural health districts in Cameroon: Bafia (Center region) and Bankim (Adamaoua region).
2- Will the traditional healers properly use the screening tools after training by NTD control program personnel?
3- Will the screening tools used by the traditional healers show clinical effectiveness so the prevalence of schistosomiasis, Onchocerciasis, and Lymphatic filariasis during our intervention?
Population dynamics of schistosomes in co-endemic areas of Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni in the North region of Cameroon: implication in the control of the disease
- Can the co-endemicity of S. mansoni and S. haematobium in the north region of Cameroon induce a modification of the genetic structure of the parasites?
- Can the co-endemicity of S. mansoni and S. haematobium in the north region of Cameroon has an impact to the control of the disease through preventive chemotherapy?
Tripartite interactions of O. volvulus, black flies and indigenous bacteria: perspectives for the development of a strategic innovative alternative for onchocerciasis control
What strategic innovative alternatives could be developed for the control of onchocerciasis?
Schisto Score: Development of a Multivariable Prediction Model for the Diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium infections in individuals living in hard-to-reach endemic areas around the Mapé dam, West-Cameroon
1. Which combination of clinical, demographical, and behavioral variables best predict urogenital schistosomiasis diagnosis in individuals living in communities around the Mapé dam?
2. How this combination of clinical, demographical, and behavioral variables can help to establish a diagnostic score for urogenital schistosomiasis diagnosis in individuals living in communities around the Mapé dam?
POC/CCA screening/mapping tool initial Studies
Evaluation of community directed vector control on transmission of Onchocerca volvulus in a Loa loa co-endemic region
This study will pilot the Slash and Clear methodology in an oncho-Loa loa co-endemic setting. Previous pilots in Uganda and Nigeria have demonstrated that this simple strategy of removing breeding sites can result in significant black fly reductions that last for several months. This study will provide important data on the impact of Slash and Clear on black fly biting, and consequently its impact on oncho elimination. Two intervention and one control community will be compared for two years, with repeated measurements being taken of biting rates.
Integrated Mapping of Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Loiasis in Cameroon
To pilot a strategy for mapping and treating Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis in Loa loa co-endemic areas.