Publications (1272)
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Physiopathology of Liver cirrhosis: A Growing Public Health Concern in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nouhoun Nignan, Lassina Traoré, Marie Simone Traoré, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Rogomenoma Alice Ouédraogo, Teega-Wendé Clarisse Ouédraogo, Pingdwende Abel Sorgho, Tégwindé Rebeca Compaoré, Sidnooma Véronique Zongo, Prosper Bado, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Albert ThéophaneYonli and Jacques SimporéThis study aims to comprehensively review the literature pertaining to the management of liver diseases, especially cirrhosis in sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically, it involves a meticulous synthesis and analysis of data concerning the physiopathology of liver cirrhosis, an assessment of the...
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Impact de l’augmentation des rejets municipaux sur la qualité physicochimique et biologique des écosystèmes aquatiques urbains : cas de la rivière Massili (Burkina Faso, Afrique de l’Ouest)
KABORE Idrissa, ZANGRE Tatiana Dora Rebecca , OUEDA AdamaEn Afrique de l’Ouest, en particulier au Burkina Faso, les écosystèmes aquatiques urbaines sont de
plus en plus menacés par les pressions anthropiques et les changements climatiques exacerbant ainsi
les crises environnementales urbaines. L’augmentation des rejets domestiques,...
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Physicochemical and bacteriological quality and safety of packaged drinking water in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Oumar Traoréa, Nafissatou Ouédraogo, René Dembélé , Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda , Courage Kosi Setsoafia Saba, Isidore Juste Ouindgueta Bonkoungou and Nicolas BarroUrban packaged water samples of Ouagadougou were studied in order to assess their bacteriological and chemical characteristics and suitability for potable purposes. The study also investigated the sanitation of the companies producing packaged water. Packaged water from 17 different brands was...
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Physicochemical and bacteriological quality and safety of packaged drinking water in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
TRAORE Oumar, OUEDRAOGO Nafissatou, DEMBELE René, KPODA Dissinviel Stéphan , SETSOAFIA SABA Courage Kosi, BONKOUNGOU Isidore Juste Ouindgueta and BARRO NicolasUrban packaged water samples of Ouagadougou were studied in order to assess their bacteriological and chemical characteristics and suitability for potable purposes. The study also investigated the sanitation of the companies producing packaged water. Packaged water from 17
different brands was...
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Physicochemical and bacteriological quality and safety of packaged drinking water in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Oumar Traoréa, Nafissatou Ouédraogoa, René Dembélé, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Courage Kosi Setsoafia Saba, Isidore Juste Ouindgueta Bonkoungou, Nicolas BarroUrban packaged water samples of Ouagadougou were studied in order to assess their bacteriological and chemical characteristics and suitability for potable purposes. The study also investigated the sanitation of the companies producing packaged water. Packaged water from 17 different brands was...
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Ascorbic acid, pigments, anti-nutritional factors, and nutraceutical potential of Anacardium occidentale fruits as affected by temperature
Roger Dakuyo, Kiessoun Konaté, Kabakdé Kaboré, Abdoudramane Sanou, Frédéric Anderson Konkobo, David Bazié, Hemayoro Sama, Mamoudou Hama DickoCashew tree has two parts of food industry and nutrition interest, i.e the nut
and the juicy apple. This study aimed to carry out a phytochemical characterization, determine the antioxidant properties and evaluate the influence
of temperature on the phytonutrient composition of cashew fruits....
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Investigation of iron-reducing and iron-oxidizing bacterial communities in the rice rhizosphere of iron-toxic paddy field: a case study in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Watanabe Takeshi, Kato Kento, Kawaguchi Kohei, Oga Toshiya, Ban Yoshinori, Otoidobiga C. Harmonie, Sawadogo Adama, Wonni Issa, Ouedraogo S. Léonard, Zongo J. Didier, Dianou Dayéri, Asakawa Susumu]Iron (Fe) toxicity in rice is one of the serious problems in some paddy fields in West African areas. Microbial community structures involved in the redox cycle of Fe have not been revealed in the Fe-toxic paddy fields. The present study investigated the bacterial community structure and the...
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Detection of Low-Risk and High-Risk Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus in Archived Tissues from ENT Tumors in Burkina Faso.
KANDE A, ILBOUDO M, OUERMI D, TRAORE IMA, OUATTARA AK, ZOHONCON TM, TRAORE EMA, DJIGMA FW, OBIRI-YEBOAH D, POATY H, GYEBRE YMC, LOMPO OM, OUEDRAOGO CMR, SIMPORE JHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is classified into high-risk HPV (HR-HPV)
and HPV (LR-HPV) according to their oncogenic potential. These viruses
can be found in the cervix, vagina, vulva, anus and in the ENT sphere. HPV
ENT infections can lead to benign or malignant tumors in which we could
find...
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Phytochemicals properties of Carica papaya Linn seeds' essential oil and their antifungal and antibacterial activities
OUEDRAOGO Assétou, NIKIEMA Philippe Augustin, YAMEOGO Gérard Josias, SOURABIE Pane Bernadette, BASSAVE Belinda Ramata Hafouo, KONATE Soumaila, NIKIEMA Marguerite Edith, NIKIEMA Oueogo, GOUMBRI Wendinmi Bertrand Florent and BARRO Nicolas¹Carica papaya seeds have been used as traditional medicine. This study aims to determine the phytochemicals of papaya seeds essential oils their antimicrobial properties. Polyphenolic content and antioxidant properties were determined with standard methods. GC-MS was used to analyze...
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Local perceptions and endogenous knowledge of Hoary Basil (Ocimum americanum L.) in Burkina Faso
Kaboré Hervé, Kiébré Mariam and Nanema Kiswendsida RomaricBackground: Ocimum americanum is an aromatic species from the family of Lamiaceae. It has significant socioeconomic
potential and is used by the local population in Burkina Faso. Although the species makes a significant contribution to
household well-being, the organizations in charge of...
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Local perceptions and endogenous knowledge of Hoary Basil (Ocimum americanum L.) in Burkina Faso
Kaboré Hervé, Kiébré Mariam, Nanema Kiswendsida RomaricBackground: Ocimum americanum is an aromatic species from the family of Lamiaceae. It has significant socioeconomic potential and is used by the local population in Burkina Faso. Although the species makes a significant contribution to household well-being, the organizations in charge of natural...
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Impact de l'activité d'orpaillage sur la structuration des macroinvertébrés dans le bassin du Nakanbé au Burkina Faso (Afrique de l'Ouest)
Idrissa KABORE , Bancé Victor, Tampo Lallébila, and Ouéda AdamaLe réchauffement climatique sans précédent constaté au cours des dernières décennies
combinées à l’intensification des pratiques agricoles, l’urbanisation, l’industrialisation et
l’essor des activités d’orpaillage ont exacerbé les pressions sur les écosystèmes d’eau...
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Evaluating phytochemical constituents and in-vitro antiplasmodial and antioxidant activities of Fadogiella stigmatoloba, Hygrophylla auriculata, Hylodesmum repandum, and Porphyrostemma chevalieri extracts
Henry Manya Mboni; Marie Faes; Stéphanie Fraselle; Moussa Compaoré; Bakari Amuri Salvius; Kahumba Byanga Joseph; Pierre Duez; Lumbu Simbi Jean-Baptiste; Caroline Stévigny;Introduction: Fadogiella stigmatoloba, Hygrophylla auriculata, Hylodesmum repandum and Porphyrostemma chevalieri are used against malaria in traditional medicine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). To evaluate their potential in the treatment of this disease, the in vitro...
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Antimicrobial activities of fungal strains from fungus-growing Macrotermes bellicosus mound materials
SAWADOGO B. Joseph, TRAORE Salimata, HIEN E.T. Sandrine, PALE Dagoro, MAIGA Ynoussa, DIANOU Dayéri, OUATTARA S. AboubakarIncreasing world antimicrobial resistance requires to search for new microbes-derived biomolecules with higher antimicrobial activity from natural environments. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of fungal isolates associated with termite mounds. Isolates were obtained from...
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Bacteriological and Physico-Chemical Quality of Vegetable Irrigation Water in the City of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
TRAORE Oumar, KIENDREBEOGO Celestin, DEMBELE René , OUEDRAOGO Nafissatou, SETSOAFIA SABA Courage Kosi and BARRO NicolasThe water used in the city of Ouagadougou for vegetables irrigation is often of questionable
quality and can pose a public health threat to the population. The objectives of the present study
were to estimate the concentration of microorganisms and physicochemical parameters in water
used...