Publications (1715)
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Detection of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in fresh fruits, vegetable, wastewater and manure from irrigated farms in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Kuan Abdoulaye TRAORE, Stéphanie GORA, Madou SANOU, Jean Bienvenue OUOBA, Lalidia Bruno OUOBA, WP Bertrand TIENDREBEOGO, Pierre ROQUES, Nicolas BARRO
Objectives: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) has been detected as causal agent in several epidemics associated with fruit and vegetables consumption. The aim of the present study was to assess the presence of HAV in fruit and vegetables, manure and irrigation wastewater used in the urban and peri-urban irrigated plots of Ouagadougou. Methodology and Re(...)
HAV, raw fruit and vegetables, wastewater, manure, RT-PCR
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PHENOTYPIC DIVERSITY OF SWEET POTATO (IPOMOEA BATATAS[L.]LAM.) GERMPLASMUSING QUANTITATIVE TRAITS: A PRE- BREEDING STUDY IN TOGO
Gmakouba Tighankoumi Tchabi Atti, Pakiyendou Napoli, Jacob Kebalo Bamaze, Koussao Some, Renan Ernest Traore, M. Hamed Ouedraogo and K. Romaric Nanema
Objective: Sweet potato is a root and tuber crop which contribute to food security in Togo. However, little scientific data exists on the genetic variability of cultivars grown in Togo, although this information is a prerequisite for development of new varieties. The objective of this study was to explore the phenotypic diversity within Togo'(...)
Phenotyping, Germplasm, Phenotypic Variability, Sweet Potato, Togo
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Virological Failure among HIV Patients on the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in N’Djamena (Chad)
Hassan Mahamat Ali , Seid Idriss Ahmat, Adawaye Chatté, Djamalladine Doungous Mahamat, Tapsoba François, Fabienne Byakzabo Chinka, Nodjikouambaye Zita Aleyo, Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Togou Abaté Abakar, Yeri Esther Hien, Savagodo Aly
Virological failure is defined as any viral load greater than 1000 copies/mL (≥log3), after at least 6 months of treatment. The study focused on the assess- ment of the level of treatment failure in people living with HIV on antiretro- viral treatment in Chad. This was an analytical and descriptive prospective study conducted between July 2021(...)
PVVIH, Treatment Failure, HIV, ARV, Chad
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One Health Approach to Study the Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- and Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in Urban Agriculture in Burkina Faso
Diarra, F. B. J., Bonkoungou, I. J. O., Garba, Z., Somda, N. S., Soma, D., Nikiema, M. E. M., Bako, E., Sore, S., Sawadogo, N., Barro, N., & Haukka, K
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales pose a major threat to both human and animal health. This study assessed the prevalence of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) and Klebsiella spp. (ESBL-K) on cattle farms in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, using a One Health approach. From May 2021 to(...)
Escherichia coli; Klebsiella spp.; ESBL; cattle farms; One Health; Burkina Faso
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One Health Approach to Study the Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in Urban Agriculture in Burkina Faso
Fatimata Bintou Josiane Diarra, Isidore Juste Ouindgueta Bonkoungou, Zakaria Garba, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Djifahamaï Soma, Marguerite Edith Malatala Nikiema, Evariste Bako, Souleymane Sore, Natéwindé Sawadogo, Nicolas Barro and Kaisa Haukka
Data on antimicrobial resistance in Burkina Faso’s agricultural sector is still limited. This study assessed the occurrence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) and Klebsiella spp. (ESBL-K) in lettuce, environment, and gardeners’ stools in market gardens in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A total of 356 samples were(...)
Escherichia coli; Klebsiella spp.; ESBL; market gardens; Burkina Faso
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Microbiological Quality Assessment of Mutton in the Saaba District in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Assiètta Ouattara, Ange Irénée Toe, Dinanibè Kambire, Serge Touwendsida Bagre, Hawa Kagambega, Ibrahim Barry, Iliassou Mogmenga, Cheik Amadou Tidiane Ouattara, Sidiki Aboubakar Ouattara
Introduction: This study was carried out to assess the quality of sheep meat sold to consumers in Saaba municipality. Methods: A preliminary survey con- sisted of assessing hygiene and sampling meat in butchers’ stores. To achieve this, 100 sales outlets were surveyed for their hygiene conditions. 25 mutton meat samples were sampled in the thr(...)
Sheep Meat, Microbiological Analyses, Ouagadougou, Fecal Coliforms
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Microbiological Quality Assessment of Mutton in the Saaba District in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Assiètta Ouattara, Ange Irénée Toe, Dinanibè Kambire, Serge Touwendsida Bagre, Hawa Kagambega, Ibrahim Barry, Iliassou Mogmenga, Cheik Amadou Tidiane Ouattara, Sidiki Aboubakar Ouattara
Introduction: This study was carried out to assess the quality of sheep meat sold to consumers in Saaba municipality. Methods: A preliminary survey consisted of assessing hygiene and sampling meat in butchers’ stores. To achieve this, 100 sales outlets were surveyed for their hygiene conditions. 25 mutton meat samples were sampled in the thre(...)
Sheep Meat, , Microbiological Analyses, Ouagadougou, Fecal Coliforms
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Evaluation of Multi-antibiotic Resistance Index (MAR) and Molecular Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated in Pathological Products from Chad
Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat , Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Hissein Ousman Abdoullahi, Cissé Hama, Fissou Henry Yandai, Kadidja Gamougam, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Savadogo Aly, Choua Ouchemi
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium present in several ecological niches causing opportunistic infections in humans. In developing countries like Chad, this bacteria is responsible for various human pathologies. High-priority pathogens, such as Salmonella and Shigella, represent a particularly heavy burden in low- and middle-income countries(...)
Urinary tract infections; pus; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; molecular characterization; Chad
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Research Landscape and Efficacy of Zanthoxylum Genus Against Malaria: A Global Review (2004-2023)
Lassané Ouédraogo, Aminata P. Nacoulma, Moussa Compaoré, Raïnatou Boly, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Zanthoxylum species are involved in traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria. This study aims to map the research landscape and identify
networks of researchers working on the Zanthoxylum genus and malaria 2004 to 2023. The literature review was conducted utilizing a variety of
databases, including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and(...)
Zanthoxylum species, network of researchers, stem bark, root bark, Plasmodium strains, antiplasmodial compound,
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Identification and phylogenetic analysis of carbapenemase genes from clinical strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Boukaré Kaboré, Ganamé A Ouédraogo, Henri S Ouédraogo, Hama Cissé, Oumarou Zongo, Koudbi J Zongo, Boukaré Zeba, Idrissa Sanou, Aly Savadogo
Introduction: Klebsiella pneumoniae is an encapsulated Gram-negative bacterium that is responsible for numerous infections in healthcare facilities worldwide and is frequently isolated. The World Health Organization has listed K. pneumoniaeas as a critical antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogen for which new antibiotics are urgently needed. T(...)
Klebsiella pneumoniae; carbapenemases; (GTG)5-PCR
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The GC genotype of the MBL2 gene rs11003125 appears to be a protective factor in dengue infection in Burkina Faso
Lassina TRAORE, Mahamadi TIENDREBEOGO, Tegwindé Rébéca COMPAORE, Jean Claude Romaric Pingdwindé OUEDRAOGO, Mousso SAVADOGO, Teega-Wendé Clarisse OUEDRAOGO, Rogomenoma Alice OUEDRAOGO, Aristide Aziz Sidi TAPSOBA, Aminata Marie Simone Amsalet TRAORE, Wendyam Marie Christelle NADEMBEGA, Djénéba OUERMI, P Denise ILBOUDO, Florencia W DJIGMA, Jacques SIMPORE
Introduction: Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite of infected Aedes mosquito. Genetic factors in the human host play a role in the onset and progression of the disease's severe forms. The present study aimed to investigate the susceptibility to dengue fever according to MBL2 gene GC genotype in Ouagadougou, Burk(...)
DENV, rs11003125,, rs7096206,, MBL2 gene,, Burkina Faso
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Detection of pulmonary tuberculosis and COVID-19 co-infection in the city of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Arouna Zoungrana, Tani Sagna, Koudbi Jacob Zongo, W Yasmine Astrid Sana, Dinanibè Kambire, Tinoaga Léon Sawadogo, Albert Soudre, Serges Sougue, Arzouma Paul Yooda, Naâ-Imwine Stanislas Dimitri Meda, Kouka Zoéwentallé Thibaut Ouedraogo, Tegwinde Rebeca Compaore, Lassina Traore, Wendkuuni Florencia Djigma, Ollo YOUL, Adjima Combary, Adama Zigani, Abdou Azaque Zoure, Absatou Ky, Amadou Traore, Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Elie Kabre, Jacques Simpore
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Pulmonary tuberculosis and COVID-19 have shared some similarities in term of clinical manifestations and modes of transmission. COVID-19 could increase the mortality rate of tuberculosis. Consequently, pulmonary tuberculosis and COVID-19 co-infection could be a major public health concern. The aim of this study was to establish t(...)
Co-infection, Tuberculosis;, COVID-19;, Mycobacterium tuberculosis;, SARS-CoV-2;, Burkina Faso.
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Characterization of spice ingredients and raw soumbala for the formulation of a highly nutritious seasoning
Abel Tankoano, Kabakdé Kaboré, Pingdwindé Marie Judith Samandoulougou-Kafando, Kerbou Isabelle Some, Mariam Coulibaly Diakité, Donatien Kaboré, Aly Savadogo & Hagrétou Sawadaogo-Lingani
The formulation of food products is a very important part of achieving food safety and food security through the provision of healthy and nutritious food products. Success requires proper characterization of the basic components. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nutritional parameters of some spices and soumbala for formulating a so(...)
onion; spices; parsley; anise; chili
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Blood-Feeding Patterns and Resting Behavior of Aedes aegypti from Three Health Districts of Ouagadougou City, Burkina Faso.
Wendegoudi M Ouédraogo, Nicolas Zanré, Aboubacar Sombié, Felix Yameogo, Awa Gnémé, Antoine Sanon, Carlo Costantini, Hirotaka Kanuka, Mafalda Viana, David Weetman, Philip J McCall, Athanase Badolo
Recent dengue outbreaks have occurred in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, the two major cities of Burkina Faso. Dengue is a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti, a highly anthropophilic mosquito that thrives in human-transformed environments and breeds predominantly in artificial containers. In 2018, we investigated the resting(...)
Blood-Feeding, Resting Behavior, Aedes aegypti, Burkina Faso
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Advances in antimicrobial control: contributions and potential applications of antagonistic bacteria in the control of multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria
Cheik Omar Tidiane COMPAORÉ, Catalina Mihaela VOAIDES, Iliassou MOGMENGA, Amidou S. OUILI, Franck MOSSOUN, Ynoussa MAIGA, Aboubakar Sidiki OUATTARA
Antagonistic bacteria play a crucial role in the fight against multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens. They offer an ecological and sustainable alternative to traditional antibiotics, reducing selective pressure and preserving natural microbial ecosystems. In agriculture and livestock farming, their purpose is to inhibit the growth of pathogens(...)
antagonistic, antimicrobial, control, multi-drug resistant, pathogenic