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Data on Gabonese rodents and their Plasmodium

Larson Boundenga; Diamella-Nancy Moukodoum; Barthélémy Ngoubangoye

Data in Brief, Vol. 27 · 2019 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

In this paper present data on the description of rodent species living around human dwelling in some villages of Gabon and their malaria parasites. Rodents are known to colonize various environments, such as forest; domestic or peridomestic environment. They are known to be the hosts of many…

Common Carp ( Cyprinus carpio) parasites diversity and prevalence in Erbil aquacultures: gills, skin and intestinal infections

Hiro Obaid; Nauman Hussein; Tara Obed dkk.

The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, Vol. 13 No. 1 · 2021 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

This study was carried out to investigate the causative agents of the parasitic diseases affecting common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in aquacultures in the Erbil region. At first, all fish were visually examined, then, microscopic analysis of mucus, skin and fins scrapings and gastrointestinal contents…

Editorial: Enhancing global access to diagnostic tools for emerging tropical diseases in resource-limited settings

Larson Boundenga; Falgunee K. Parekh; Ricky Soong dkk.

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, Vol. 6 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Investigating antibiotic resistance in enterococci in Gabonese livestock

Desire, Otsaghe Ekore; Larson, Boundenga; Richard, Onanga dkk.

Vet World · 2022 · Inggris · PubMed Central

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The emergence of antibiotic resistance is a major problem worldwide. Antibiotics are often used to prevent or treat infections in livestock. This study aimed to investigate antibiotic resistance in enterococci in Gabonese livestock. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We collected 174 animal…

Rodent malaria in Gabon: Diversity and host range

Larson Boundenga; Barthélemy Ngoubangoye; Stephan Ntie dkk.

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, Vol. 10 · 2019 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Malaria parasites infect a wide range of vertebrate hosts, such as reptiles, birds and mammals (i.e., primates, ungulates, bats, and rodents). Four Plasmodium species and their subspecies infect African Muridae. Since their discoveries in the 1940s, these rodent Plasmodium species have served as…

Bringing to light unnoticed data on the genetic and host diversity of ungulate Plasmodium

Boris Kevin Makanga; Larson Boundenga; Paul Yannick Bitome-Essono dkk.

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, Vol. 27 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

The genus Plasmodium, best known for causing malaria in humans, also infects a diverse array of vertebrates, including ungulates. Despite the first report of Plasmodium in ungulates dating back to 1913, research on these parasites has remained scarce, largely overshadowed by studies on primate…

Status of Onchocerciasis Elimination in Gabon and Challenges: A Systematic Review

Elsa-Rush Eyang-Assengone; Patrice Makouloutou-Nzassi; Clark Mbou-Boutambe dkk.

Microorganisms, Vol. 11 No. 8 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Control and treatment programs (CDTI) have been set up nationally in all endemic countries to overcome the impact of onchocerciasis on the affected populations. However, Gabon must still succeed in setting up real onchocerciasis control programs. Here, various database articles have been used to…

Human African trypanosomiasis in two historical foci of the estuaire province, gabon: A case report

Berthe Amélie Iroungou; Larson Boundenga; Laurette Guignali Mangouka dkk.

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol. 8 · 2020 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is an infectious disease due to a protozoa parasite of the Trypanosoma genus. In West and Central Africa, this disease is caused by the subspecies Trypanosoma brucei gambiense . Several foci of this disease are currently active and causing the death of hundreds…

A cross-sectional study of malaria transmission in suggests the existence of a potential bridge vector susceptible of ensuring the transfer of simian malaria parasites to humans

Neil-Michel Longo-Pendy; Larson Boundenga; Boris Kevin Makanga dkk.

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Vol. 11 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

IntroductionDespite all the efforts made to control or even eliminate malaria, the disease continues to claim the highest number of victims of vector-borne pathogens in the world and Sub-Saharan countries bear the heaviest burden. The lack of knowledge of the role of various protagonists involved…

Species composition, environmental determinants, and spatial risk of mosquito breeding sites in urban Libreville, Gabon

Natacha Poungou; Neil Michel Longo Pendy; Boris Makanga dkk.

Parasites & Vectors, Vol. 19 No. 1 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Rapid urbanization in Central African cities creates new habitats for larval mosquitoes and increases the risk of vector-borne diseases. In Libreville, Gabon, the ecological determinants and spatial distribution of these habitats are not well understood. This study assessed…

Rodent malaria parasites detected in the invasive Rattus rattus in Gabon

Clark Mbou-Boutambe; Larson Boundenga; Fanny Degrugillier dkk.

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, Vol. 27 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Invasive species are increasingly recognized for their role in reshaping host–parasite dynamics. This study reports the first molecular detection of Plasmodium yoelii in the invasive black rat (Rattus rattus) in Gabon, based on a systematic molecular screening of 527 rodents captured in rural…

Surgical Treatment of Oesophagostomum spp. Nodular Infection in a Chimpanzee at the CIRMF Primatology Center, Gabon

Barthélémy Ngoubangoye; Larson Boundenga; Serge-Ely Dibakou dkk.

Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, Vol. 2021 · 2021 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Oesophagostomosis is a zoonotic disease caused by nematodes of the genus Oesophagostomum in the intestinal walls of many species, including ruminants, pigs, humans, and nonhuman primates. Although great apes appear to tolerate the parasite in the wild, they can develop a clinical form that can lead…

Molecular Identification of Trypanosome Diversity in Domestic Animals Reveals the Presence of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in Historical Foci of Human African Trypanosomiasis in Gabon

Larson Boundenga; Illich Manfred Mombo; Mouinga-Ondeme Augustin dkk.

Pathogens, Vol. 11 No. 9 · 2022 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is an infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the Trypanosoma genus. In sub-Saharan Africa, there is a significant threat as many people are at risk of infection. Despite this, HAT is classified as a neglected tropical disease. Over the last…

Ecological, parasitological and individual determinants of plasma neopterin levels in a natural mandrill population

Serge Ely Dibakou; Alain Souza; Larson Boundenga dkk.

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, Vol. 11 · 2020 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Investigating how individuals adjust their investment into distinct components of the immune system under natural conditions necessitates to develop immune phenotyping tools that reflect the activation of specific immune components that can be measured directly in the field. Here, we examined…

Eco-epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in captive chimpanzees in Gabon

Mohamed Hassani Mohamed-Djawad; Krista Mapagha-Boundoukou; Neil M. Longo-Pendy dkk.

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, Vol. 27 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

This study investigates the influence of abiotic variables (precipitation, soil surface temperature, and soil water content) and intrinsic factors (sex, age class, and social status) on the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in two populations of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in…

Diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in small ruminants in Franceville, Gabon

Krista Mapagha-Boundoukou; Larson Boundenga; Mohamed H. Mohamed-Djawad dkk.

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, Vol. 31 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Gastrointestinal parasites represent a major constraint on the health and productivity of small ruminants worldwide. In Gabon, and particularly in Franceville, data regarding parasite diversity, prevalence, and associated risk factors remain scarce. Understanding these aspects is crucial to develop…

Gastrointestinal Polyparasitism in Bushmeat in Zadie Department in Northeast Gabon

Gael Darren Maganga; Patrice Makouloutou-Nzassi; Larson Boundenga dkk.

Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 10 No. 3 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Wild animals harbor pathogens that can be infectious agents for humans, including parasites. This study aimed to identify gastrointestinal parasites and assess their prevalence and the potential risk for humans associated with consuming these animals. The research was conducted from August to…

Frequency and diversity of trypanosomes in sheep and goats from Mongo County in South Gabon, Central Africa

Gael Darren Maganga; Larson Boundenga; Emmanuella Jacqueline Ologui-Minkue-Edzo dkk.

Veterinary World, Vol. 13 No. 11 · 2020 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background and Aim: Trypanosomosis is a major impediment to livestock farming in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a vector-borne disease caused by several species of protozoan parasites, namely, trypanosomes. The present study aimed to identify the diversity of trypanosome species infecting sheep and…

Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Non-Human Primates at Gabon’s Primatology Center: Implications for Zoonotic Diseases

Krista Mapagha-Boundoukou; Mohamed Hassani Mohamed-Djawad; Neil Michel Longo-Pendy dkk.

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Vol. 5 No. 4 · 2024 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Parasites and infectious diseases pose significant threats to primate populations, especially in captive non-human primates (NHPs). This study aimed to assess the diversity and prevalence of intestinal parasites in NHPs at the CIRMF Primatology Center. A total of 97 fecal samples were analyzed…

Diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in farmed pigs in Southeast Gabon, Central Africa

Gael Darren Maganga; Linda Bohou Kombila; Larson Boundenga dkk.

Veterinary World, Vol. 12 No. 12 · 2019 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background and Aim: Gastrointestinal infestations caused by intestinal parasites are the most important diseases and the most common in pigs in the tropics. These parasites are often associated with a huge economic loss. This study aimed to assess the diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal…