Cherubism in Sub-Saharan Africa: A First Case-Report in a Child

We report an individual with rapidly progressive motor neuron disease (MND), phenotypically compatible with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The patient described in this case report proved positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and was initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Following ART he clinically stabilised over 10 years and deteriorated again due to noncompliance or ART resistance. HIV infection can give rise to an MND mimic, HIV-ALS. The improvement in response to ART supports the notion that HIV-ALS is a treatable entity also in Africa. This is the first case report of a patient with HIV-ALS and long term follow up in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report raises the suggestion that an additional (retro)virus can play a role in the aetiology of ALS.

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Cor triatriatum sinister in a 36-Year-old male with Metabolic Syndrome: A case report in sub-Saharan Africa.

10.22541/au.163617814.42113468/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ahmadou Jingi ◽

Liliane Mfeukeu-Kuate ◽

Sylvie Ndongo ◽

Edvine Guela-Wawo

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Congenital Heart Disease ◽

Case Report ◽

Congenital Heart ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Cor Triatriatum ◽

Mitral Valve Stenosis ◽

First Case ◽

Cor Triatriatum Sinister ◽

Sub Saharan

We report the first case of isolated Cor triatriatum sinister in a 36-year-old male with metabolic syndrome in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a rare congenital heart disease that consists of a fibromuscular ring that divides the atrium into two chambers. It can mimic mitral valve stenosis.

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Neuromyelitis optica in Sub-Saharan Africa: the first case report from Togo

Médecine et Santé Tropicales ◽

10.1684/mst.2018.0764 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 221-223

Author(s):

K. Apetse ◽

K. Assogba ◽

J.E. Diatewa ◽

J.J. Dongmo Tajeuna ◽

N. Maneh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Neuromyelitis Optica ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

First Case ◽

Sub Saharan

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SARS-COV-2 induced Parkinsonism: The first case from the sub-Saharan Africa

Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.prdoa.2021.100116 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100116

Author(s):

Biniyam A. Ayele ◽

Hanna Demissie ◽

Meron Awraris ◽

Wondwossen Amogne ◽

Ali Shalash ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

First Case ◽

Sub Saharan

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Challenges in the management of cardiovascular emergencies in Sub-Saharan Africa: a case report of acute heart failure complicating infective endocarditis in a semi-urban setting in Cameroon

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-018-3361-2 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Clovis Nkoke ◽

Denis Teuwafeu ◽

Cyrille Nkouonlack ◽

Martin Abanda ◽

Wilfried Kouam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Case Report ◽

Infective Endocarditis ◽

Acute Heart Failure ◽

Urban Setting ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Sub Saharan

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A critical analysis of water PPP failures in sub-Saharan Africa

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-01-2021-0084 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Salman Tariq ◽

Xueqing Zhang

Keyword(s):

Construction Management ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

African Countries ◽

Content Type ◽

Rigorous Approach ◽

First Case ◽

Management Perspective ◽

Sub Saharan

PurposeTop-down pressure from donors, public sector inefficiencies and fund deficits have steered the introduction of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in sub-Saharan Africa. However, PPP activities in the water sector have been quite insignificant compared to other infrastructure sectors in this region. In addition, a number of water PPPs have encountered great difficulties and subsequent failures. This study aims at unveiling the underlying reasons behind failures.Design/methodology/approachThis study has classified the failure types of water PPPs and reviewed the development of water PPPs in sub-Saharan Africa to identify failed ones. Eight failed case studies are completed through the rigorous approach of event sequence mapping.FindingsNine root causes of water PPP failure are identified through a thorough examination of these failed water PPP cases and the interrelationships between these failure causes are established. The failure causes are further generalized through literature focusing on water PPP failures in developing countries and problematic issues that hinder the implementation of successful water PPPs across different Sub-Saharan African countries. Recommendations are provided for future improvements in carrying out water PPPs in Sub-Saharan Africa by learning past lessons and drawing experiences.Originality/valueThis is the first case study on water PPP failures in Sub-Saharan Africa from a construction management perspective. This study will help governments and the private sector in developing stronger future water PPPs.

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Imported bancroftian filariasis discovered in a patient infected with Plasmodium falciparum: First case of concomitant parasitism in the Al-Buraimi Governorate, Oman

Infectious Disease Reports ◽

10.4081/idr.2020.8304 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Muqeet Ullah ◽

Ahmed Yar Mohammed Dawood Al Balushi ◽

Nader Rahid Salim Al Aliyani ◽

Biju Kalarikkal ◽

Reeher Ian C. Miranda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Wuchereria Bancrofti ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Global Burden ◽

Bancroftian Filariasis ◽

African Region ◽

Laboratory Findings ◽

Anopheles Species ◽

First Case ◽

Nigerian Woman ◽

Sub Saharan

Malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are endemic in tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Ninety-two percent (200 million) of malaria cases in 2017 were detected in the WHO African Region. This accounts for approximately 30% of the global burden of LF disease and includes 405.9 million people at risk in 39 out of 46 member countries. Anopheles species of mosquitoes transmit Wuchereria bancrofti in most parts of Africa. Our case of a 23-year-old Nigerian woman highlights incidental laboratory findings showing the first malaria/filariasis coinfection in the governorate (province). This coinfection was ascertained during the usual medical screening before recruitment in Oman, which is routinely conducted for every expatriate.

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Dementia With Lewy Bodies in a Nigerian: A Case Report

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610202008402 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 211-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Adesola Ogunniyi ◽

Effiong E. U. Akang ◽

Oye Gureje ◽

Masaki Takao ◽

Pedro Piccardo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Case Report ◽

Dementia With Lewy Bodies ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Lewy Bodies ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Nigerian Subjects ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Possible Cause

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neuropathologically diagnosed cause of degenerating dementia after Alzheimer's disease. We report the first autopsy-confirmed case in sub-Saharan Africa in a Nigerian patient. The case presented highlights the varied clinical presentation of DLB, and is intended to raise awareness about another possible cause of dementia in Nigerian subjects.

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