Publications (1272)
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Prevalence and specificity of red blood cell antibodies in patients transfused in tertiary hospitals in Burkina Faso
Salam Sawadogo, Koumpingnin Nébié, Catherine Traoré, Yérémadé Juste Bonzi, Mariam Boro, Dieudonné Yonli, Joseph Yaméogo, Paul Ouédraogo, Catherine CoulibalyBackground: Background: Sub-Saharan African countries face the challenge of immunological transfusion safety that puts many patients at risk of post-transfusion hemolytic reactions. This is because pre-transfusion testing for irregular/unexpected antibodies that helps to prevent these risks are...
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Burkina Faso: Epidemiological evolution of a vector-borne disease locally called “Ouaga 2000 disease”: a minireview.
Zida, A., Sawadogo, P. M.1, Guiguemdé, K. T., Soulama I., Chanolle T., Traoré, S., Sangaré, I., and Bamba, S.In Burkina Faso, the first case of cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) dates from 1960 and a few cases were reported in the
following years. The objective of this review was to collect and analyze available data on CL in Burkina Faso to improve case management and control of disease transmission. A...
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Assessment of Maize Contamination by Aflatoxin in Burkina Faso: A Review of Methods of Control
Marius K. Somda, Yerobessor Dabire, Iliassou Mogmenga, Assietta Ouattara, Mahamadi Nikiema, Henriette B. Mihin, Agbémébia Y. Akakpo, Donatien Kabore, Alfred S. Traore, Mamadou H. DickoAflatoxin contamination of crops is frequent in warm regions across the globe, including large areas in sub-Saharan Africa and Burkina Faso. Aflatoxins and fumonisins are among the mycotoxins that have been increasingly reported to affect health and productivity of livestock globally. It cuts...
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GENETIC DIVERSITY, IMPORTANCE AND PROSPECTS FOR VARIETAL IMPROVEMENT OF SWEET GRAIN SORGHUM IN BURKINA FASO
TONDE Wendmanegda Hermann, SAWADOGO Nerbéwendé, TIENDREBEOGO Josiane, SAWADOGO Pingawindé, SAWADOGO MahamadouSweet grain sorghum is a very important cereal for urban and especially rural communities in Burkina Faso. It is mainly grown by traditional farmers. Consumed fresh in a pasty state, the grains have a huge nutritional potential and could improve the quality of the consumers' diet. In addition,...
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Antifungal activity of Pediococcus pentosaceus isolated from bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (l.) verdc.) seeds against Aspergillus flavus
OUILI S. Amidou, DIGUȚĂ Camelia Filofteia, MAIGA Ynoussa, COMPAORE Cheik Omar Tidiane, OUATTARA Aboubakar Sidiki, ISRAEL-ROMING Florentina, MATEI FlorentinaIn this study, 22 lactic acid bacterial (LAB) strains were isolated from Bambara groundnut seeds and assessed for their ability to suppress the development of two strains of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus. The antifungal activity of LAB strains was assessed via the overlay assay. Also, HPLC...
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Ressources alimentaires et stratégies d’alimentation des petits ruminants en Région Centre-Nord du Burkina Faso
Raogo Sylvain TENSABA, André KIEMA, Moussa ZONGO, Bila Isidore GNANDA et Aliou Kanfido Patoin TIEMAObjectif : Le but de cette étude était d’apprécier le niveau de disponibilité des ressources alimentaires et d’analyser les stratégies paysannes d’adaptation aux contraintes alimentaires des petits ruminants au Centre-Nord du Burkina Faso.
Méthodologie et résultats : Une enquête a...
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Système de production du piment (Capsicum spp.) au Burkina Faso
WAONGO Lucienne*, KIEBRE Mariam, BELEM Mahamadi, and BATIONO/KANDO PaulineIn Burkina Faso, chilli cultivation has been receiving renewed attention over the last ten years. It is practiced in all regions of the country. However, there is little data on the production systems of this crop.
The objective of this study is to draw up an inventory of endogenous chilli...
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of some local plant extracts in improving the quality of unsafe water consumed in developing countries
Frédéric Anderson Konkobo, Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo, Mamounata Diao, Roger Dakuyo and Mamoudou Hama DickoThis study highlights the possibility of using plant extracts as biocoagulants to replace aluminum sulfate in the process of raw water potabilization. For this purpose, nine plants were identified by an investigation and their effectiveness was evaluated in the laboratory by...
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Mechanisms of action of Akanthomyces lecanii on peanut rust: Ultrastructural investigations
Tounwendsida Abel Nana · Kadidia Koita · Elise Sanon · Philippe SankaraPeanut rust caused by Puccinia arachidis
is one of the most important peanut foliar diseases in
the world, particularly in Burkina Faso. For sustainable
peanut production, ecological disease management
strategies are needed to limit the overuse of synthetic
fungicides in the control of...
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Acacia enegal Budmunchiamines as a Potential Adjuvant for Rejuvenating Phenicol Activities towards Escherichia coli-Resistant Strains.
René Dofini Magnini ; François Pedinielli ; Julia Vergalli ; Noufou Ouedraogo ; Simon Remy ; Adama Hilou , ; Jean-Michel Brunel ; Jean-Marie Pagès et Anne Davin-Regli, (2023)The continuous emergence of bacterial resistance alters the activities of different antibiotic families and requires appropriate strategies to solve therapeutic impasses. Medicinal plants are an attractive source for researching alternative and original therapeutic molecules. In this study, the...
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Nutritional Values of Carica papaya L. and Balanites eagyptiaca Del. Seeds, Two Herbal Infusions in Traditional Medicine
OUEDRAOGO Assétou, NIKIUEMA Augustin Philippe, BAZIE Bazoin Sylvain Raoul, SOURABIE Pane Bernadette, NIKIEMA Fulbert, SOMDA Assétou, OUEDRAOGO Marceline, SAWADOGO Aissama, BARRO NicolasCarica papaya Linn and Balanites eagyptiaca Del. fruits, commonly known as papaya and balanites,
are widely used as food, while the seeds are mostly discarded despite their medicinal properties. This study
highlights the nutritional value of papaya and balanites seeds, as medicinal herbal...
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Ethnobotanical survey on Medicinal Plants used in the treatment of tumors in two cities of Burkina Faso: Phytochemistry and Antioxidant activities
OUOBA Béboila, SESSOUMA Bintou, BANGOU Mindiédiba Jean, THIOMBIANO Mindiempo Hyacinthe, LEMA Amandine, SAWADOGO Mamadou, NACOULMA Aminata P, OUOBA Hermann Yempabou, OUEDRAOGO Georges AnicetIn Burkina Faso, phytotherapy is the main medical alternative used by the population to manage various diseases, including tumors. The objective of the present study was to assess the medicinal plants with antitumor properties in the cities of Bobo-Dioulasso and Fada N'Gourma and to evaluate the...
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Nutritional Values of Carica papaya L. and Balanites eagyptiaca Del. Seeds, Two Herbal Infusions in Traditional Medicine
OUEDRAOGO Assétou, NIKIEMA Augustin Philippe, BAZIE Bazoin Sylvain Raoul, SOURABIE Pane Bernadette, NIKIEMA Fulbert, SOMDA Assétou, OUDRAOGO Marceline, SAWADOGO Aissama, BARRO NicolasCarica papaya Linn and Balanites eagyptiaca Del. fruits, commonly known as papaya and balanites,
are widely used as food, while the seeds are mostly discarded despite their medicinal properties. This study
highlights the nutritional value of papaya and balanites seeds, as medicinal herbal...
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Nutritional Values of Carica papaya L. and Balanites eagyptiaca Del. Seeds, Two Herbal Infusions in Traditional Medicine
Ouédraogo Assétou, Nikièma Augustin Philippe, Bazié Bazoin Sylvain Raoul, Sourabié Pane Bernadette, Nikiéma Fulbert, Somda Assétou, Ouédraogo Marceline, Sawadogo Aissama, Barro NicolasCarica papaya Linn and Balanites eagyptiaca Del. fruits, commonly known as papaya and balanites, are widely used as food, while the seeds are mostly discarded despite their medicinal properties. This study highlights the nutritional value of papaya and balanites seeds, as medicinal herbal teas....
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Effects of Fruits of Aqueous Extract of Sarcocephalus Latifolius B. on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats
DA Filkpièrè Léonard, BALLO Mahamadou, SOUDRE Albert, TINDANO Basile, BAH Sékou, BAYALA BaléBackground and Aims: Inflammation is a reaction of the body whenever the integrity of its morphological and biological constants is threatened. All diseases affecting the great vital functions imply in their manifestation inflammation mediators. For the treatment,...