January 2016

Health factors associated with persistent konzo in four villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Persistent konzo is low level incidence of konzo that is not associated with konzo epidemics due to drought or war. It has been reported from Mozambique and Tanzania. Various health factors associated with persistent konzo in four villages in Kasanji Health Area, Bandundu Province, DRC were studied, where there were 38 konzo cases in a population of 2283, with mean percentage konzo prevalence of 1.7%. Konzo occurred...

Author(s):  Banea J. P., Bradbury J. H., Nahimana D., Denton I. C., Foster M. P., Mekob N., Kuwa N., Bokundabi G. and Foley W. J.

January 2016

Residual chlorine and pH influence on hygienic tap quality water consumed in Togo

Water is used in personal hygiene, but also for food purposes. Unfortunately, the problem of drinking water consumption persists in developing countries. Water supply involves several stages from collection to storage through packaging and transport. During all these steps, the water can undergo various microbiological, physical and chemical contaminations that can transmit waterborne diseases among consumers. The...

Author(s): Tidjani A., Kimassoum D., Ameyapoh Y., Soncy K. and de Souza C.

January 2016

Influence of means of transportation on the quality of beef from three indigenous cattle breeds in Cameroon

The influence of transportation conditions on the quality of beef was evaluated on carcasses from three indigenous cattle breeds in Cameroon. Twenty bulls of similar age (3 to 5 years inclusive) from the Gudali, Red Mbororo and White Fulani breeds transported by train and by truck from the same production zone to the abattoir were investigated. Beef samples were used to evaluate technological and chemical properties....

Author(s): Fonteh F. A., Bawe N. M., and Awantu C. F.