Publications (1272)
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Evaluation des non-conformités de la phase pré-analytique externe au Laboratoire de Biochimie du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo à Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Kiba Koumaré A, Kouraogo A, Soudré F, Sanou S, Amatagas S, Kabré E, Sakandé J.Introduction : La réalisation d’examens fiables et de bonne
qualité par les laboratoires permet d’assurer une meilleure prise
en charge des patients. Pour y parvenir, il est important de
maîtriser les processus pré-analytique, analytique et postanalytique.
Malgré les progrès...
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Discontinuation of healthcare and factors associated to mortality among severe acute malnourished children under five years in healthcare and nutritional care settings
Ella W R Compaoré, Michel Eric W Kiemdé, Tiatou Souho, Ousmane Ouedraogo, Virginio Pietra, Koffi Agbokou, Noel Zagre, Kou'santa Emile Amouzou, Mamoudou H DickoBackground and aims: Even if under-five children mortality tends to decrease considerably in developed countries, it remains a major concern in Sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the present study is to assess causes of healthcare discontinuation and factors associated with mortality among...
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Allometric models for improving aboveground biomass estimates in West African savanna ecosystems
Moussa Ganamé, Philippe Bayen, Issaka Ouédraogo, Larba Hubert Balima, Adjima ThiombianoWest African Sudanian savanna ecosystems greatly contribute to local peoples’ livelihoods and climate change mitigation. Yet, the contribution of these ecosystems to carbon storage remains poorly documented due to the lack of accurate biomass predictive tools. Therefore, biomass allometric...
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Distribution and Incidence of Blood-Borne Infection among Blood Donors from Regional Transfusion Centers in Burkina Faso: A Comprehensive Study.
Wongjarupong N, Oli S, Sanou M, Djigma F, Kiba Koumare A, Yonli AT, Hassan MA, Mara K, Harmsen WS, Therneau T, Barro O, Vodounhessi G, Sawadogo S, Chamcheu JC, Simpore J, Roberts LR, Nagalo BM.There is a high prevalence of blood-borne infections in West Africa. This study
sought to determine the seroprevalence of blood-borne infections, including
hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), HIV, and syphilis, in blood
donors in Burkina Faso. Blood donors were recruited from...
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Anti-quorum sensing and anti-biofilm activities of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen, an endangered species from Burkina Faso
ssa Karama, Vincent Ouedraogo, Ablassé Rouamba, Moussa Compaoré and Martin KiendrebeogoThe emergence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a serious challenge to the global health system. The QS inhibition is one of the approaches to fight against antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Securidaca longepedunculata is a medicinal plant that roots are the only organ used against...
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DIFFERENTIAL AND COMPARATIVE SCREENING OF COWPEA VARIETIES TO Striga gesnerioides (WILLD.) VATKE FOR RACE SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION IN BURKINA FASO
P. SAWADOGO, T.J. OUEDRAOGO, Z. DIENI, T.B.J. BATIENO1, N. SAWADOGO, S.L. PODA, H. ZONGO, K. GNANKAMBARY, J.B.S. TIGNEGRE, M. SAWADOGOSignificant efforts have been made to develop cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) varieties resistant to Striga gesnerioides in Burkina Faso. Despite these efforts, the resistant genotypes developed still express differential responses to Striga gesnerioides in different zones of the...
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REDUCTION OF AFLATOXINS AND MICROORGANISMS IN THE KOURA-KOURA PRODUCED IN BURKINA FASO WITH SPICES AND AROMATIC LEAVES
REDUCTION OF AFLATOXINS AND MICROORGANISMS IN THE KOURA-KOURA PRODUCED IN BURKINA FASO WITH SPICES AND AROMATIC LEAVESKoura-koura is a product resulting from the processing of peanut. This study consisted of producing koura-koura with garlic, pepper, ginger and mint to reduce aflatoxins and microorganisms. The objective of this work is the decontamination of koura-koura with spices and aromatic leaves....
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Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst. and Sterculia setigera Del. extracts as a potential inhibitor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 and Chromobacterium violaceum CV026 virulence factors to combat bacterial pathogenicity
Dramane Paré , Jotham Yhi-pênê N’do, Vincent Ouédraogo, Abdel Magid Arsène Ouoba, Adama HilouL’utilisation abusive des antibiotiques a conduit au développement généralisé de souches bactériennes résistantes, il est donc nécessaire de développer des agents antimicrobiens avec de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques. Le but de cette étude était de déterminer le potentiel...
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Indigenous knowledge of Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke, in Burkina Faso
Pingawindé SAWADOGO, Nerbéwendé SAWADOGO, Tinga Jeremy OUEDRAOGO, Zakaria DIENI, Teyioué Benoit Joseph BATIENO, Hamadou ZONGO, Léandre PODA, Jean Baptiste De La Salle TIGNEGRE, Mahamadou SAWADOGOStriga gesnerioides is one of the major constraints to cowpea production in West Africa. In Burkina Faso, Striga is a national phenomenon despite the control measures proposed by research. This study aims to collect farmers' perceptions of S. gesnerioides. Thus, a survey was conducted among...
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Climate change study in Burkina Faso from 1987 to 2018: An online systematic review for future directions
Silga Rimwaodo Pierre; Ouéda Adama, Ouédraogo Idrissa, Mano Komandan, Weesie, Peter D.M. & Kabré Gustave BoureimaIn this paper, we perform a bibliometric analysis of published climate change research in Burkina Faso
for the period of 1987 to 2018. More specifically, this article aims at (1) revealing the temporal, and
categorical patterns in climate change research; (2) summarizing the global research...
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Comparative study of the effects of Herbal and chemical Coagulants in the clarification of raw water
Anderson F. Konkobo, Mamounata Diao, Paul W. Savadogo, Jean Diarra and Mamoudou H. DickoThe use of aluminum sulphate in clarifying raw waters raises many concerns about its impact on human health. Thus, the present study was initiated to compare the effects of Moringa oleifera and aluminum sulphate besides evaluating the association between M. oleifera or aluminum sulphate with...
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Phenotyping of local chili pepper (Capsicum spp) accessions cultivated in Burkina Faso
Lucienne WAONGO1*, Mariam KIEBRE, Boureima SAWADOGO , Mahamadi H OUEDRAOGO, Zakaria KIEBRE and Pauline BATIONO/KANDOThe cultivation of chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) in Burkina Faso has become an important occupation and a great source of incomes, helping farmers to fight against poverty. However, local cultivars have low yields, essentially because of the pest pressure and the limited access to improved...
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Determining greywater quality and its potential impact on the environment and okra seeds germination
COMPAORE Cheik Omar Tidiane, MAIGA Ynoussa, KONATE Yacouba, OUATTARA Aboubakar SidikiProper wastewater management is an essential step of the path to a healthier life, especially in crowded areas such as universities. The objective of this study was to contribute to the management of greywater generated from the restaurant of university Joseph KI-ZERBO in Burkina Faso. To do...
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Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst. and Sterculia setigera Del. extracts as a potential inhibitor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 and Chromobacterium violaceum CV026 virulence factors to combat bacterial pathogenicity.
Dramane Paré, Jotham Yhi-pênê N’do, Vincent Ouédraogo, Abdel Magid Arsène Ouoba and Adama HilouThe abuse of antibiotics has led to the widespread development of resistant bacterial strains, there is a need for the development of antimicrobial agents with new properties.
Aim of this study was to determine the anti-quorum sensing potential (expression of virulence factor inhibition) of...
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Development and Evaluation of a Disposable Solid‑State Culture Packed‑Bed Bioreactor for the Production of Conidia from Trichoderma asperellum Grown Under Water Stress
MAIGA Ynoussa, CARBOUE Quentin, HAMROUNI Rayhane, TRANIER Marie-Stéphane, BEN MENADI Yassine, ROUSSOS SevastianosA new prototype of a disposable solid-state culture bioreactor (DSSCB) belonging to the packed-bed category is developed for the production of fungal conidia. The bioreactor has the advantages of being autoclavable, lightweight and disposable. With a working volume of 39.52 L, it can be used for...