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Zebaze Togouet Serge
Original Research Article
Impact of Hygiene and Sanitation in Cameroon (HYSACAM) refuse dumpsites on the propagation of resistant forms of parasites in the city of Yaoundé, Centre Region-Cameroon
Nkengazong Lucia*1,2, Djabidatou Ousmanou1, Kame Ngasse Ginette Irma1, Atembeh-Noura Efietngab1, Taya Fokou Jean Bosco2, Ngue Monique1 and Zebaze Togouet Serge 3
1Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM /PO box 13033), Yaoundé, Cameroon
2Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, PO box 812, Cameroon
3Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, PO box 812, Cameroon
*Corresponding Author Email: nkenglu(at)yahoo.com
Tel: (+237): 677324562/(+237)655929110
Nkengazong Lucia |
Djabidatou Ousmanou |
Kame Ngasse Ginette Irma |
Atembeh-Noura Efietngab |
Taya Fokou Jean Bosco |
Ngue Monique |
Zebaze Togouet Serge |
Article Number: irjpeh.21.019 | Pages: 159-207 | Vol. 8 (3), May 2021 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.15739/irjpeh.21.019
Received: January 5, 2021 Accepted: March 22, 2021 Published: May 11, 2021
Abstract
Yaoundé’s anarchic urbanism has resulted in an increase in the rate of household waste, creating a favourable environment for the development of intestinal parasites, posing a significant public health problem. The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of household refuse collection points on the spread of parasite resistant forms in Yaoundé. From March to August 2019, sixty refuse dump samples (soil and water) were collected and analysed at the various HYSACAM dumpsites using the Ritchie, zinc sulphate centrifugation, and saturated salt centrifugation techniques. Our findings revealed the presence of 5 helminth species with an overall prevalence of 51.7%: A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, hookworms, Fasciola hepatica, and Schistosoma intercalatum with occurrence rates of 38.3, 18.3, 18.3, 1.8 and 1.8 %, respectively. When compared to other techniques, the number of parasitic forms detected by the Ritchie technique was statistically significant (P = 0.003). Our research found that the various HYSACAM refuse dumpsites in Yaoundé provide an ideal environment for the development and spread of parasite resistant forms. These findings could be used as a starting point for the government and the HYSACAM Company to develop better management strategies that could ensure prompt regular evacuation of the wastes to avoid the spread of infectious agents in the neighbourhoods.
Keywords: HYSACAM refuse dumpsites, parasites resistant forms, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
How to Cite this Article
Nkengazong L, Djabidatou O, Kame NGI, Atembeh-Noura E, Taya FJB, Ngue M Zebaze TS(2021). Impact of Hygiene and Sanitation in Cameroon (HYSACAM) refuse dumpsites on the propagation of resistant forms of parasites in the city of Yaoundé, Centre Region-Cameroon. Int. Res. J. Public Environ. Health 8(3):159-207.
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