Publications (2198)
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Influence of the dry and humid seasons on the assessment of human exposure to malaria vector bites in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Miriam Felicité Amara , Kouame Wilfred Ulrich Kouadio, Hamadou Konate, Raymond Karlhis Yao, Brou N’guessan Aku`elou Kouame , Aboubacar Karabinta, Abdoulaye Diabate, Olivier Gnankine, Moussa Namountougou
Residual malaria transmission in urban Bobo-Dioulasso persists due to mosquito adaptations. This study examines the ecological and behavioral factors sustaining transmission, based on seasonal Anopheles collections
along riverbanks using residual fauna and human landing catch methods from 2023 to 2024. Our study aimed to
assess human exposur(...)
Malaria Anopheles s.l., Plasmodium, Residual transmission, Bobo-Dioulasso
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Assessment of the synergistic effects of essential oils and antibiotics on antibiotic-resistant food-borne disease bacteria in Burkina Faso
Paul Sodéré , Marius K. Somda, Luc Zongo, Henriette B. Mihin, Iliassou Mogmenga, Agbémébia Y. Akakpo, Mamoudou H. Dicko
Background: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern in Burkina Faso, highlighting the urgent need for alternative therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to
evaluate the in vitro synergistic effects of essential oils extracted from two medicinal plants in Burkina Faso, Hyptis suaveolens and Laggera aurita, in combination wit(...)
Antibiotics bacterial resistance essential oils synergy multidrug-resistant infections.
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Plasma and Genital HIV-1 RNA Loads and Transmission Dynamics of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis among Serodiscordant Couples in Chad
Seïd Idriss Ahmat, Yéri Esther Hien, Hassan Mahamat Ali, Rokiatou Henry S., Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio, Adawaye Chatte, Djamal Hachim, Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Tapsoba François, Seïdé Hamid Moussa, Aly Savadogo, Traore Yves
HIV prevalence among adults in Chad is estimated at 1.2%, with serodiscordant couples representing a key population in efforts to control the national HIV epidemic. This study assessed the relationship between plasma and genital HIV-1 RNA loads and their impact on sexual transmission, alongside the prevalence and transmission dynamics of sexua(...)
HIV-1, plasma/genital viral load, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), serodiscordant couples, Chad
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Sulforaphane from broccoli, an epigenetic modulator in cancer cells
Soayébo Dabre, Abdou Azaque Zoure, Lassina Barro, Jeanne d’Arc Wendmintiri Kabre, Mousso Savadogo, Aida Dje Traore, Florencia Djigma, Jacques Simpore
The consumption of cruciferous vegetables offers several health benefits due to some of their compounds. Sulforaphane (SFN), a compound found in cabbage and broccoli, has received special attention in recent years due to its anticancer activities. The main objective of this systematic review is to examine the epigenetic and genetic effects of(...)
Sulforaphane; Epigenetic; mechanisms; Broccoli
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Sulforaphane from broccoli, an epigenetic modulator in cancer cells
Soayébo Dabre1 , Abdou Azaque Zoure1,2*, Lassina Barro2 , Jeanne d’Arc Wendmintiri Kabre4 , Mousso Savadogo1 , Aida Dje Traore1 , Florencia Djigma1,3 and Jacques Simpore1,3
The consumption of cruciferous vegetables offers several health benefits due to
some of their compounds. Sulforaphane (SFN), a compound found in cabbage
and broccoli, has received special attention in recent years due to its anticancer
activities. The main objective of this systematic review is to examine the epigenetic
and genetic eff(...)
Sulforaphane, Epigenetic mechanisms, Broccoli
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TNF-α 308 (rs1800629) and INF-γ+ 874 polymorphisms in dengue progression: genotype-specific trends amidst allelic non-association in West Africa
Fadilatou Tassembedo, Aziz Sidi Aristide Tapsoba, Shoukrat Ohuwa Toyin Bello, Olawoumi Fabrice Kouta, Mousso Savadogo, Rogomenoma Alice Ouedraogo, Dénise P Ilboudo, Lassina Traore, Fiffou Yougbare, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Potiandi Serge Diagbouga, Jacques Simpore
Dengue, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, represents a significant global health challenge due to its complex host-pathogen interactions and varying disease severity. Genetic factors are known to influence the clinical outcome of dengue infections. This study aimed to investigate the potential role of TNF-α gene polymorphism 308 (rs1800629) and(...)
Dengue; Genetics; Polymorphism; Cytokine; Disease progression
COMMUNICATION
Germplasm Collections of Neglected and Underutilized Species as Research and Conservation Platforms for their Valorization
Kiebre Z., Kiebre M., Nanema R. K., Tietiambou F. S. R., Rokka V.-M., El Bilali H., Acasto F., Nanema J.
Germplasm collections of major crops continue to grow worldwide, while, to date, there is almost no collection of neglected and underutilized species (NUS). Recently, renewed interest has been sparked in NUS because of their great potential to contribute to climate resilience, food and nutritional security and economic development. To support(...)
Seed-bank, genetic resources conservation, agrobiodiversity, NUS, SUSTLIVES.
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Screening of African eggplant genotypes (Solanum aethiopicum L. and Solanum macrocarpon L.) for Fusarium wilt resistance in Burkina Faso
Aboubacar Siriki Soulama, Boukaré Kabore,, Zoéyandé Oumarou Dianda, and Pauline Bationo-Kando
Fusarium wilt is a major threat to African eggplant production in Burkina Faso. In the quest for effective and sustainable control measures against the pathogen, this study aimed at
evaluating the tolerance of selected African eggplant genotypes to the disease. The experimental design used was a split-plot arrangement with eight replications(...)
Screening, African eggplants, Fusarium wilt, Burkina Faso
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Genetic characterization and participatory selection of Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms)) cultivars for agronomic performance in their producing Zone in Burkina Faso
Karidiatou Gnankambary, Teyouié Benoit J. Batieno, Z akaria Dieni , Pingawendé Sawadogo, Celestin Thiombiano , Nerbéwendé Sawadogo , Hervé Bama , Kaboré Issouf , Jean-Baptiste Tignégré
Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet) is a valuable source of essential nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. Despite its high nutritional value, the crop suffers from low yields and decreasing utilization, partly due to a lack of improved varieties and insufficient research atte(...)
Kersting's groundnut , Yield performance, Farmers' preference, Participatory selection, Burkina Faso
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Microbiological Characteristics of Food Sold in Schools in N'Djamena, Chad: Case of Sandwiches, Alelés and Dan w aké
Nourah Moussa Kadam, Abdoullahi Ousman Hissein, Kagambèga Boureima*, Mayoré Atéba Djibrine, Khadjidjé Azene, Marthe Rirabe, Sylvain Tadio and Abdelsalam Tidjani
Aims: To contribute to knowledge of the health quality of food sold near schools in N'Djamena, Chad, in order to ensure that students have healthy food.
Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study based on analyses of collected samples and interpretations of the results.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out from January(...)
Health quality; germs; Sandwiches; Danwaké; Alelés; students; schools; N’Djamena.
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on breastfeeding in the province of Sissili in Burkina Faso
Koffi Apéali Wassiou Agbokou,W. R. Ella Compaoré,Sakonon Traoré,Ousmane Ouédraogo,Adama Ouattara,Mouawiyatou Bouraima,Virginio Pietra4, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songré-Ouattara, Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Background Breastfeeding practices during the first 24 months of child lives are crucial for their health, developmentand survival. However, several factors influence mothers’ sensitivity to breastfeeding.Objective The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6to 12 months on colostrum,(...)
Colostrum, Early breastfeeding, Attitude, Practice, Burkina faso
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on breastfeeding in the province of Sissili in Burkina Faso
Koffi Apéali Wassiou Agbokou, W. R. Ella Compaoré, Sakonon Traoré, Ousmane Ouédraogo, Adama Ouattara, Mouawiyatou Bouraima, Virginio Pietra, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songré-Ouattara and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Breastfeeding practices during the first 24 months of child lives are crucial for their health, development and survival. However, several factors influence mothers’ sensitivity to breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on colostrum, early breastfeedi(...)
Colostrum, Early breast-feeding, Attitude, Practice, Burkina Faso
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Response of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) Growth to Post-Emergence Water Stress
Lazare Vourbouè Bazie, Inoussa Drabo , Koussao Some, Armel Rouamba and Pauline Bationo (Kando)
Pearl millet is primarily grown under rainfed conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Earlydroughts are prevalent in the Sahel region, where pearl millet is widely cultivated, andthey severely impact pearl millet growth and productivity by affecting plant stand andreducing plant density in the field. Consequently, genetic improvement for early droug(...)
inbred lines; polyethylene glycol 6000; induced water stress; drought tolerance; seedling drough
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Hepatitis B Virus Seroprevalence in Burkina Faso: A National Population-Based Assessment Fifteen Years after Introduction of the HBV Vaccine
Nikiema, A.R., Cissé, K., Hien, Y.E., Koné, Y., Dabiré, S.C., Meda, I.B., Compaoré, T.R., Zoure, A.A., Sagna, T., Sanou, A., Belemsaga Yugbaré, D., Kagambèga, A., Camara, M., Kaboré, M., Ouedraogo Sondo, A., Sanou, G.S., Kouanda, S. and Ouedraogo, H.G.
Introduction: Viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B (HBV), remains a major public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Burkina Faso, HBV prevalence was estimated at 9.1% based on 2010 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data. This study aimed to update the national estimate of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) prevale(...)
HBV, HBsAg, Prevalence, Disparities, Burkina Faso
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Effect of organo-mineral fertilisation on the growth of Artemisia afra plants from vegetative propagation plants in Burkina Faso
Edmond Dondasse, Adama Pascal Kihindo, Badoua Badiel, Razacswende Fanta Ouedraogo, Felix Kologo, Gerard Zombre
Artemisia afra is a perennial plant native to South Africa, cultivated mainly for its antimalarial properties. The plant gives few or practically no seeds for
its reproduction, with low leaf yields due to the poor original soils conditions. The objectives of this study is to identify the best vegetative
propagation technique for A. afra an(...)
Artemisia afra; Cuttings; Layering; Fertilisers; Biomass; Transpiration