Publications (1715)
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Determinants of stunting in children aged 0–59 months in three regions of Burkina Faso
Ella W. R. Compaore , Ousmane Ouedraogo, Prisca E. Bationo , Korotoumou Traore, Ezeckiel Birba , Pascal Nakelse, Ollo F. Kambou , Boureima Ouedraogo, Abdoul Aziz D. Ilboudo , Souleymane Tirogo, Estelle A. Bambara and Mamoudou H. Dicko
The Sahel is a region particularly characterized by undernutrition in several forms. In Burkina Faso, where several interventions have been carried out across the past several years, the nutritional situation of children under five years of age is still characterized by persistent stunting in the Est, Sahel, and Cascades regions. This study ai(...)
Stunting, Region, Factors, Cascades, Sahel, Est
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Identification of molds and the influence of physicochemical factors in attiéké from Burkina Faso
Ibonyé DIENI, Touwendsida Serge BAGRE, François TAPSOBA, Oumarou ZONGO and Nicolas BARRO
This cross-sectional study identified mold contamination and its relationship with physicochemical factors in attiéké sold in Burkina Faso. Over two months (February-March 2023), coinciding with the cool-to-hot dry season transition, 100 attiéké samples were collected from markets in three major cities (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, and Koudoug(...)
Aspergillus, moisture content, mycotoxin, contamination, mold, pH
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Profile of biochemical markers of malnutrition and iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease patients hemodialyzed at Souro Sanou University Hospital
Arnaud Kouraogo, Ollo Da, Fabienne Soudré, Amidou Sawadogo, Alice Kiba, Raoul Karfo, Aoua Semdé, Emmanuel Zongo, Fatou Gueye/Tall, Abdoul Salam Ouédraogo, Sanata Bamba, Georges Anicet Ouédraogo, Elie Kabré and Jean Sakandé
Undernutrition and iron deficiency in hemodialysis patients are associated with a high risk of mortality.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of biochemical markers of protein undernutrition and
iron deficiency in hemodialysis patients. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with data collected
from January 1, 2022 to(...)
Hemodialysis, malnutrition, iron deficiency, inflammation
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Evaluation de la qualité des huiles alimentaires utilisées en friture dans la ville de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Souleymane SANKARA, Souleymane ZIO, Hama CISSE, Abdoulaye GUEYE, Sibiri BOUGMA, Aly SAVADOGO
Les huiles alimentaires pour friture sont fortement consommées à Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso. Une mauvaise qualité de ces huiles est responsable de nombreuses maladies notamment les cancers et les maladies cardio-vasculaires. Le but de cette étude était d’évaluer la qualité des huiles alimentaires pour friture dans la ville de Ouagadougou. Ain(...)
Huiles pour friture, Qualité, Physicochimiques, Oxydation, Ouagadougou
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Prévalence des lésions de tuberculoses chez les bovins abattus à l’abattoir frigorifique de Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso
Dissinviel Stéphane KPODA, Ange Irénée TOE, Némainyé Timothée BATIONO, Leonard Tewende DAMIBA, Amadou TRAORE, Sidiki Aboubakar OUATTARA
La tuberculose bovine est une zoonose majeure causée principalement par la bactérie Mycobacterium bovis dont l’impact hygiénique et économique est très important. Objectif : la présente étude se propose de déterminer la prévalence des lésions de tuberculose bovine à l’abattoir frigorifique de Ouagadougou (AFO) lors de l’inspection des viande(...)
tuberculose, saisie, inspection, prévalence, bovin, Ouagadougou
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ASSESSMENT OF RADIO-SENSITIVITY FOR THREE BAMBARA GROUNDNUT[VIGNA SUBTERRANEA (L.) VERDCOURT] VARIETIES TO GAMMA-RAY IRRADIATION IN BURKINA FASO
Brahime Tingueri, Mahamadi Hamed Ouedraogo, Adjima Ouoba, Hamadou Sidibe, Karidiatou Gnankambary, Wendmanegda Hermann Tondé, Mahamadou Sawadogo
Bambara groundnut [ the low genetic variability of Bambara groundnut is a limitation to its improvement to address various biotic and abiotic constraints. Gamma create genetic variation in order to select new varieties to meet users' needs. However, the effectiveness of such method depends on identifying the appropriate radiation dose for each(...)
Irradiation, Gamma Rays, Bambara Groundnut, Radiosensitivity, Burkina Faso
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The classified peri‑urban forest of Kua from Burkina Faso must not be declassified for ecological reasons
Larba Hubert Balima, Henry Kiemtoré, Philippe Bayen, Issouf Zerbo, Moussa Ganamé, Mohamed Cissé & Adjima Thiombiano
Densification of urban areas and rapid urbanization result in land scarcity in the Sahelian cities of West Africa. Therefore, urban greenspaces are increasingly coveted for socio-economic development. This is the case of the peri-urban forest of Kua in Burkina Faso which has been subject of controversies between ecologists and decision makers(...)
Urbanization · Urban forests · Tree diversity · Carbon storage · Sahelian cities
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Prevalence and resistance profile of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains of pus in CHU Pédiatrique Charles De Gaulle from 2019 to 2022
Kambiré Dinanibè, Ouédraogo Oumarou, Dabiré Sanhitouo Charlemagne, Thombiano P. F. Roseline Diane, Tamboura Mamadou, Tondé Issa, Sawadogo Stanislas, Abdou Azaque Zouré, Kpoda Dissinviel Stéphane, Paré Raoul, Soubeiga R. Serge Théophile, Compaoré Rebeca, Sagna Tani, Barro Siaka, Ouédraogo W. Henri Gautier, Kouanda Séni, Ouédraogo/Traoré Rasmata, Sanou Mahamoudou
Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive cocci. It is a bacteria responsible for a wide variety of community or nosocomial diseases, sometimes benign or severe. In 2014, according to World Health Organization (WHO), more than 80% of S. aureus infections were found to be resistant to meticillin in some African regions. The objective of this wor(...)
Prevalence - MRSA - Pus - CHUP- Charles De Gaulle
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Prevalence and resistance profile of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains of pus in CHU Pédiatrique Charles De Gaulle from 2019 to 2022
Kambiré Dinanibè , Ouédraogo Oumarou, Dabiré Sanhitouo Charlemagne, Thombiano P. F. Roseline Diane, Tamboura Mamadou, Tondé Issa , Sawadogo Stanislas , Abdou Azaque Zouré, Kpoda Dissinviel Stéphane, Paré Raoul , Soubeiga R. Serge Théophile, Compaoré Rebeca, Sagna Tani, Barro Siaka, Ouédraogo W. Henri Gautier, Kouanda Séni, Ouédraogo/Traoré Rasmata, Sanou Mahamoudou
Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive cocci. It is a bacteria responsible for a wide variety of community or nosocomial diseases, sometimes benign or severe. In 2014, according to World Health Organization (WHO), more than 80% of S. aureus infections were found to be resistant to meticillin in some African regions. The objective of this wor(...)
Prevalence - MRSA - Pus - CHUP- Charles De Gaulle
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Prevalence and resistance profile of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains of pus in CHU Pédiatrique Charles De Gaulle from 2019 to 2022
Kambiré Dinanibè, Ouédraogo Oumarou, Dabiré Sanhitouo Charlemagne, Thombiano P. F. Roseline Diane, Tamboura Mamadou, Tondé Issa, Sawadogo Stanislas, Abdou Azaque Zouré, Kpoda Dissinviel Stéphane, Paré Raoul , Soubeiga R. Serge Théophile , Compaoré Rebeca, Sagna Tani, Barro Siaka, Ouédraogo W. Henri Gautier, Kouanda Séni, Ouédraogo/Traoré Rasmata, Sanou Mahamoudou
Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive cocci. It is a bacteria responsible for a wide variety of community or nosocomial diseases, sometimes benign or severe. In 2014, according to World Health Organization (WHO), more than 80% of S. aureus infections were found to be resistant to meticillin in some African regions. The objective of this wor(...)
Prevalence, MRSA, Pus, CHUP, Charles De Gaulle
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Nutritional and Sanitary Quality of Infant Flours Produced in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Léa Kilô Adam Bayala-Yaï, Philippe Augustin Nikièma, Hassane Sangaré, Fabrice Bationo, Imael Henri Nestor Bassolé, Jacques Simporé
The quality of infant flours used during the weaning age is of great importance in that it conditions the nutritional health of infants and young children. This study aimed to assess the nutritional and sanitary quality of infant flours produced in the city of Ouagadougou. This was a cross-sectional study including 11 out of 25 infant flour pr(...)
Nutritional and Sanitary Quality, Infant Flours, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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AGROMORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BLACK NIGHTSHADE (SOLANUM NIGRUM L.) FROM BURKINA FASO
Nongbzanga Paulin ILBOUDO;BOUGMA Lardia Ali; OUEDRAOGO Mahamadi Hamed
Black nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) is a leafy vegetable grown and consumed around the world. It is also used as medicine and fodder for animals. Despite its socio-economic importance, very few studies have been devoted to it in Burkina Faso and its agromorphological diversity has not been yet studied. The objective of this study is to contri(...)
Burkina Faso, Black Nightshade, Solanum Nigrum, Diversity, Leafy Vegetable.
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Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Cytotoxic Properties of Cancerol S, A Blend of Medicinal Plants, on Cancerous Cells in Culture
Marc Donald Wilfried Adico, Bagora Bayala, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Bapio Valerie Elvira Jean Telesphore Bazié, Paul Darga, Jean-Marc Lobaccaro, Jacques Simporé
Aims
To evaluate in vitro the properties of a blend of medicinal plants called Cancerol S through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic potential on cancerous cells in culture.
Methodology
High-performance thin-film chromatography (HPTLC) and the assay test were used for phytochemical screening of Cancerol S. The antioxidant powe(...)
Cytotoxic; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; Cancerol S.
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Effect of planting dates on the quantitative traits of Solenostemon rotundifolius [(Poir.) J. K. Morton]
Ignace Tonde, Zakaria Kiebre and Romaric K. Nanema
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the planting date on quantitative traits of S.
rotundifolius. To this end, twelve accessions of S. rotundifolius, including six (6) from Burkina Faso and
six (6) from Ghana, were subjected to agro-morphological evaluations using a Fisher block design with
three replications on three dates: A(...)
agro-morphological evaluation, agronomic practices, NUS, Agronomy
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Efficiency of Ultra-Violet (UV) Water Treatment Systems in Packaged Water Production Companies of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Isolated Bacteria
Ouédraogo Bernard, Roukiatou TRAORE, Oumar TRAORE, Dissinviel Stéphane KPODA, Adama SAWADOGO, Ousmane TRAORE, Elie KABRE, Cheikna ZONGO
Among water treatment techniques, UV rays are mainly used to disinfect packaged drinking water. The
objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of water disinfection by UV rays in packaged water
production companies in the city of Ouagadougou. Fifty-four (54) packaged water samples were taken from 27
companies in the city o(...)
Packaged water, disinfection, ultraviolet, antibiotic resistance