Publications (1272)
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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 BaléInflammation 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, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and...
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Metagenomic Analysis of the Abundance and Composition of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Hospital Wastewater in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Finland
Melina A. Markkanen , Kaisa Haukka, Katariina M. M. , Victorien Tamegnon Dougnon, Isidore Juste O. Bonkoungou, Zakaria Garba, Halidou Tinto, Anniina Sarekoski, , Anu Kantele, Marko P. J. VirtaAntibiotic resistance is a global threat to human health, with the most
severe effect in low- and middle-income countries. We explored the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the hospital wastewater (HWW) of nine hospitals in Benin and Burkina Faso, two low-income countries in...
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Metagenomic Analysis of the Abundance and Composition of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Hospital Wastewater in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Finland
Melina A. Markkanen, Kaisa Haukka, Katariina M. M. Pärnänen, Victorien Tamegnon Dougnon, Isidore Juste O. Bonkoungou, Zakaria Garba, Halidou Tinto, Anniina Sarekoski, Antti Karkman , Anu Kantele, Marko P. J. VirtaAntibiotic resistance is a global threat to human health, with the most severe effect in low- and middle-income countries. We explored the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the hospital wastewater (HWW) of nine hospitals in Benin and Burkina Faso, two low-income countries in West...
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Metagenomic Analysis of the Abundance and Composition of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Hospital Wastewater in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Finland
Markkanen MA,Haukka K,Pärnänen KMM, Dougnon VT, Bonkoungou IJO, Garba Z, Tinto H, Sarekoski A, Karkman A,Kantele A, Virta MPJ,Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to human health, with the most severe effect in low- and middle-income countries. We explored the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the hospital wastewater (HWW) of nine hospitals in Benin and Burkina Faso, two low-income countries in West...
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Influence de la fumure minérale sur les performances agronomiques du gombo (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) dans la zone soudano-sahélienne du Burkina Faso
Mahamadi Hamed OUEDRAOGO1 BOUGMA Lardia Ali, OUOBA Adjima, SAWADOGO Nerbéwendé, SAWADOGO MahamadouCette étude vise à évaluer l’influence de deux doses de NPK sur les performances agronomiques du gombo. Ainsi quatre génotypes de gombo ont été conduits en essai selon un dispositif en split-plot avec trois traitements : 165 Kg/ha, 115 Kg/ha et le témoin 0 kg/ ha. Des différences peu...
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Genetic Factors Associated with Response to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy in Burkina Faso: Case of the CHEK2 1100delC Mutation
Fabienne Marie Soudre, Alice Kiba, Raoul Karfo, Arnaud Kouraogo, Mousso Savadogo, Lassina Traore, Aboubacar Bambara,Roland Some, Arsene Kagambega, Damien Konkobo, Florencia Djigma, Elie Kabre, Jacques Simpore, Jean SakandBackground and Objective: Breast cancer is a major public health burden worldwide. During chemotherapy treatment, the development of therapeutic resistance considerably compromises patientsʼ prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic factors associated with response to...
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Phenotypic variation of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) genotypes cultivated in Burkina Faso based on qualitative traits
OUEDRAOGO Mahamadi Hamed, BOUGMA Lardia Ali, SAWADOGO Nerbéwendé, OUOBA Adjima, OUEDRAOGO Ramata, SAWADOGO MahamadouThe improvement of okra based on qualitative characters is important to enhance its value. This article summarizes the morphological variation of seven okra genotypes from five African countries. The trial was conducted in 2021 in Burkina Faso, following a Fisher block and twelve qualitative...
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Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] germplasm from Burkina Faso
Nicolas Ouédraogo, Pierre Alexandre Eric Djifaby Sombié, Renan Ernest Traoré, Hemayoro Sama, Pauline Bationo/Kando, Mahamadou Sawadogo and Vincent LebotTaro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is a food crop mainly produced for its nutrient-rich corms. This study aims to characterize the nutritional and antioxidant potential of fifty-nine genotypes of taro to identify the most interesting chemotypes. The traits evaluated were: starch, proteins,...
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Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcaceae and Enterobacteriaceae Species Isolated from Smoked, Dried, and Braised Fish Marketed in Ouagadougou
Arouna Ouédraogo, Roukiatou Traoré, Ganamé Abasse Ouédraogo, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Hama Cissé, Stephen Mbigha Ghogomu, Francois Tchoumbougnang, Cheikna Zongo, Aly SavadogoBackground: To preserve its nutritional properties, fish must have good sanitary quality. The objective of this study was to investigate some pathogens contaminating smoked, dried, and braised fish marketed in Ouagadougou. Methodology: Potential pathogens of Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus...
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Dynamique de la Macrofaune des Bas-fonds Soudano-saheliens dans un Contexte de Changement Climatique: Étude de Cas dans le Sous-bassin Versant du Nakanbé-Dem au Centre-nord du Burkina Faso
ILBOUDO Adama, TRAORE Mamoudou, HIEN Edmond, ZOMBRE ProsperLa dégradation des bassins versants est une preuve du changement environnemental que connait l’Afrique de l’ouest. Elle s‘exprime par la dégradation des sols de bas-fonds qui demeure une préoccupation récurrente dans les pays sahéliens comme le Burkina Faso. Cette étude qui analyse...
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Ecology of snail parasites in the central Plateau of BURKINA FASO West Africa
SINARE Yamba, Kafando Boureima, Awa Gnémé, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Patricia Soubeiga, Bagayan Mohamed and Magloire BoungouSnail was invertebrate host of many parasites including trematode, nematode and annelid. Trematode are endoparasites that present a complex life cycle, generally involving an intermediate host and a vertebrate host. Many studies have focused on the diversity of trematodes in molluscs in several...
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Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment Using Water Quality Indices in West Africa: Challenge and Perspectives
Lallébila Tampo, Idrissa Kaboré, Seyf-Laye Alfa-Sika Mande and Limam Moctar BawaWater quality indices are important tools for ecosystem health assessment and potential water security indicators, but still missing in Togo. To fill this gap, biological and water quality indices performance in a basin of Lake Togo watershed were investigated. Fifty sampling sites were selected...
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Breeding Behavior of the Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) in the Sudano-Sahelian Area (Garango, Burkina Faso)
Clément Daboné, Adama Ouéda, Jacques Boco Adjakpa, Peter D. M. WeesieKnowledge of Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) breeding behavior is important for monitoring purposes and to understand factors that may impact their breeding rates. In this study, we describe the breeding behavior of 65 Hooded Vulture pairs during two breeding seasons (2013/2014 and...
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Evaluation de la résistance de quelques génotypes de niébé [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] à la maladie vasculaire causée par Fusarium solani au Burkina Faso
SAM Kiswendsida Issaka, SAWADOGO Nerbewendé, BATIENO Teyioué Benoit Joseph, ZIDA Pawindé Elisabeth, PODA Saadon Léandre, BASSOLE Yannick , CONGO Abdou-kaderLa sécurité alimentaire est menacée par diverses contraintes. Les cultures vivrières de base au Burkina Faso telle que le niébé, sont exposées aux maladies, notamment les maladies fongiques. Ces dernières années, une maladie dévastatrice, impliquant des espèces Fusarium, responsable...
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Connaissances endogenes relatives a l’usage de Senna obtusifolia (l.) Irwin and barneby dans quelques localites du Burkina Faso
NACAMBO Haoua; NANEMA Kiswendsida Romaric ; KIEBRE Mariam; TRAORE Renan Ernest ; SAWADOGO Nerbewendé; OUEDRAOGO Mahamadi Hamed, TIAMA Diakalia ; BOUGOUMA Ali SOMBIE Eric SAWADOGO Boureima; BATIONO/KANDO Pauline; SAWADOGO MahamadouSenna obtusifolia L. encore appelé casse fétide en langue française, Katre nanguri en langue Mooré et krikri en langue Dioula est une plante qui contribue à l’amélioration de la qualité nutritionnelle, à la sécurité alimentaire et à une meilleure protection sanitaire des populations...