Protective Behaviors Associated With Gender During the 2018-2020 Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.47462
Abstract: Key Points Question Are gender differences in Ebola virus disease (EVD)–related information, knowledge, and perceptions associated with differences in protective behaviors? Findings This survey study of 1395 randomly selected adults in Ebola-affected areas of eastern… read more here.
Keywords: gender; protective behaviors; gender differences; democratic republic ... See more keywords
Micro-Raman spectroscopy and complementary techniques (hXRF, VP-SEM-EDS,μ-FTIR and Py-GC/MS) applied to the study of beads from the Kongo Kingdom (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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DOI: 10.1002/jrs.5106
Abstract: In the framework of the inter-disciplinary KongoKing project, a set of beads from archaeological excavations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was analysed by means of a minimally invasive, multi-analytical approach based on micro-Raman… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; micro raman; republic congo; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
An assessment of caprine tuberculosis prevalence in Lubumbashi slaughterhouse, Democratic Republic of Congo
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1252-5
Abstract: Caprine tuberculosis is a major health problem for goats and a major zoonosis of veterinary public health interest. In order to prepare a response to and control of caprine tuberculosis, to evaluate the potential risks… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; caprine tuberculosis; prevalence; republic congo ... See more keywords
Using phytostabilisation to conserve threatened endemic species in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1007/s11284-018-1604-2
Abstract: Outcrops in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are recognized as some of the largest copper–cobalt orebodies in the world. They support a unique vegetation with nearly 600 metallophytes that include rare and… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; endemic species; republic congo; phytostabilisation ... See more keywords
Vaccinating against monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2018.11.004
Abstract: Healthcare-associated transmission of monkeypox has been observed on multiple occasions in areas where the disease is endemic. Data collected by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from an ongoing CDC-supported program of… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; vaccinating monkeypox; republic congo; monkeypox democratic ... See more keywords
Meningitis during COVID -19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A call for concern
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100955
Abstract: Meningitis is a severe infection and a major public health challenge. The meningitis outbreak which had resurfaced amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been further stressing… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; health; pandemic democratic; democratic republic ... See more keywords
Assessment of metal concentrations in oysters and shrimp from Atlantic Coast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e03049
Abstract: Oysters and shrimp are abundant and commonly consumed seafood by the indigenous population of the Kongo central region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Literature reviews suggest that no data were available for… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; spp; oysters shrimp; metal ... See more keywords
Earth observation based multi-scale assessment of logging activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2018.07.012
Abstract: Abstract The Congo rainforest, known for its high biodiversity and valuable resources, is the second largest area of rainforest in the world. Two thirds of the forest cover of the basin is located in the… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; earth observation; republic congo; logging activities ... See more keywords
Evolution and estimated age of the C5 Lukala carbonate-evaporite ramp complex in the Lower Congo region (Democratic Republic of Congo): New perspectives in Central Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2017.10.021
Abstract: Abstract New detailed lithological, sedimentological, chemostratigraphic data were obtained from exploration drilling samples on the C5 carbonate-dominated formation of the Neoproterozoic Lukala Subgroup (former Schisto-Calcaire Subgroup) from the West Congo Belt (WCB) in the Democratic… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; age; lukala; formation ... See more keywords
High prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure detected by breathalyzer in the Republic of the Congo, Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2020.106892
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Assess the prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure in the Republic of the Congo by measuring breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) levels using a breathalyzer device. METHODS Pregnant women were assessed for alcohol use with a… read more here.
Keywords: breathalyzer; pregnant women; exposure; prevalence ... See more keywords
Recurrent Ebola outbreaks in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: A wake-up call to scale up the integrated disease surveillance and response strategy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2022.100379
Abstract: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a dangerous viral zoonotic hemorrhagic fever caused by a deadly pathogenic filovirus. Frugivorous bats are recognized as being the natural reservoir, playing a pivotal role in the epidemiological dynamics. Since… read more here.
Keywords: response; surveillance; strategy; disease ... See more keywords