C-reactive protein and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in asymptomatic intestinal parasite carriers from urban and rural areas of Gabon.

• Main Authors: Helena Noéline Kono (Author), Mérédith Flore Ada Mengome (Author), Bedrich Pongui Ngondza (Author), Roger Hadry Sibi Matotou (Author), Luccheri Ndong Akomezoghe (Author), Bernadette Ekomi (Author), Bridy Chesly Moutombi Ditombi (Author), Jeanne Vanessa Koumba Lengongo (Author), Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo (Author), Noé Patrick M'Bondoukwé (Author), Cyrille Bisseye (Author), Denise Patricia Mawili-Mboumba (Author), Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Chronic carriage of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) can induce chronic inflammation and dysbiosis, which are risk factors for non-communicable diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between IPI carriage and inflammation in a popu...