Halle Ekane Gregory Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Maternal Health, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Gynecology
Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Douala General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bu
I am a senior consultant in obstetrics and Gynaecology, Douala General Hospital, Cameroon and a senior lecturer in the Department of Surgery and obstetrics/Gynaecology in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea. My current project is to organise the 5th International Workshop on Cervical Cancer Prevention and Colposcopy Scheduled for 26-28th March, 2014. in the University of Buea, Cameroon.
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Author(s): Charlotte Tchente Nguefack, Isabelle Kenmegne Meumeu, Guy Pascal Ngaba, Eugene Kongnyuy, Théophile Nana Njamen, Halle Ekane Gregory and Emile Mboudou
Background: Toxoplasmosis, an infection by Toxoplasma (T.) gondii, often occurs without symptoms in immune competent adults, but can affect the fetus, causing miscarriage or severe complications if the infection takes place during pregnancy. Its prevalence varies widely and depends on dietary habits and hygiene levels within the population. The objective was to determine the seroprevalence and factors associated with T. gondii among pregnant women in three health care units in Douala, Cameroon.
Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study was conducted from January 10 to April 30, 2015. Pregnant women were interviewed after informed consent during antenatal care. Data were obtained on socio-demographic ch... view more»