Publications (416)
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Schoolteachers for Action Against HIV/AIDS-related Oral Disease of Children in Africa
Poul Erik Petersen / Febronia Kahabuka / Seydou Ouattara
Purpose: The intention of the study was to evaluate whether Sub-Saharan schoolteachers may play a key role in oral
health promotion of primary schoolchildren, particularly in terms of prevention of HIV/AIDS-related oral health problems.
Materials and Methods: The study examined the level of knowledge about oral disease and the prevention o(...)
Key words: HIV/AIDS oral lesions, oral disease prevention, schoolteachers, public health
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Herbal medicines adulteration with erectile dysfunction pharmaceuticals in sub-Saharan Africa: call to strengthen regulatory measures
Kampadilemba Ouoba, Daniel Dori, Adela Ashie, Issiaka Soulama and Rasmané Semdé
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing record levels of informal use of herbal medicines by the population for primary health care, with prevalence rates of up to 90% in some countries. This situation is linked to the high cost of pharmaceuticals and the popular perception that natural remedies are harmless. Furthermore, the proportion of men suff(...)
herbal medicines, adulteration, safety surveillance, regulation, sub-Saharan Africa
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso
Abdoulaye Hama Diallo, Seydou Ouattara, Jocelyne Valérie Gare, Salifou Bissala Saguirou, Jeoffray Diendéré, Blaise Siézanga Gnoumou, Maimouna Roseline Bamouni, Souleymane Ouédraogo
Abstract
Background/Objectives: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends
early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) as a beneficial practice for newborns
and their mothers. We conducted a breastfeeding study to estimate
prevalence of EIBF and to evaluate its associated factors in rural Burkina Faso.
Methods: We conducted a secondary a(...)
Early Initiation of Breastfeeding, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Burkina Faso
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Artère carotide interne aberrante et hypoplasique : à propos d'un cas
OUEDRAOGO Pakisba Ali, BAGAYABoureima, TANKOANO Aïda Ida, KIENDREBEOGO Benoit, OUEDRAOGO Nina-Astrid
Introduction : L'hypoplasie de l'artère carotide interne (ACI) est une malformation congénitale rare. son incidence est de 0.01%. Son association avec un trajet aberrant du vaisseau réalise une association lésionnelle rare.
Observation : Nous rapportons un cas d'ACI gauche hypoplasique avec un trajet aberrant chez un garçon de 10 ans présent(...)
ACI aberrante, hypoplasie, angioscanner, Ouagadougou
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Identification and Full-Genome Characterisation of Genomoviruses in Cassava Leaves Infected with Cassava Mosaic Disease
Olabode Onile-Ere, Oluwagboadurami John, Oreoluwa Sonowo, Pakyendou Estel Name, Ezechiel Bionimian Tibiri, Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Justin Pita, Solomon Oranusi, Angela O Eni
This study identified and characterised three Genomoviruses during a circular DNA-enriched sequencing project aimed at assessing the evolution of Cassava mosaic begomoviruses in Nigeria. Using a combination of rolling circle amplification, Oxford Nanopore Sequencing and targeted amplicon sequencing, three full-length Genomovirus genomes were r(...)
Genomovirius; CRESS-DNA virus; viromics
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Evaluation du niveau de contamination des tomates par les pesticides dans quatre sites maraîchers de la région du centre du Burkina Faso
Abdoul Karim SAKIRA, Moussa YABRE, Moumouni BANDE, Anita OUEDRAOGO, Soumaila KONATE, Sandrine OUATTARA, Touridomon Issa SOME
Tomatoes are the second most widely grown vegetable crop in Burkina Faso. The destruction of crops by pests leads to the use of pesticides by producers. The aim of this study was to assess pesticide contamination levels in tomatoes grown at four gardening sites in the Centre region of Burkina Faso. Thirty-two samples were collected and analyze(...)
Tomatoes, pesticide residues, contamination, GC-MS, Burkina Faso
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Morbidity and Mortality of Major Hepatectomies in A Resource-Limited Country
Adama Sanou, Rodrigue Namékinsba Doamba, Aimée Florence Sanon, Mamadou Windsouri, Issa Wendpouiré Bahi- koro, Laure Clarisse Yameogo, Carine Bagre, Daouda Bara, Bazin Thony Lionel Traore, Hannah Wild and Chady Salloum
1.1. Introduction
A major hepatectomy is defined as the resection of at least three liver segments. Most often carried out as part of the treatment of a malignant liver tumor, it still causes significant morbidity and mortality.
1.2. Objective
To report the morbidity and survival of patients who underwent major hepatectomy in the hepatobili(...)
Liver Resection; Hepatocarcinoma; Complication; Survival; Burkina Faso
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Métastase mandibulaire d’un carcinome papillaire de la thyroïde dan,s sa forme vésiculaire de découverte histologique: à propos d’un cas
Médina Boumignina Lougue¹2, Wend-Yam Carine Nikiéma¹, Aïda Sandrine Ouédraogo¹, Hamidou Sidd-Bé Yoni 1¹2, Eric Mourfou 12, Christine Sawadogo 1,2, Daniel Garhalangwanamuntu Mayeri 1,2 Abdoul Nassir Bélemviré¹, Sosthène Aimé Ouédraogo1,2
Les métastases mandibulaires du carcinome papillaire de la thyroïde sont rares. La plupart sont
secondaires à des carcinomes vésiculaires du fait de leur diffusion sanguine. Nous rapportons un cas de
métastase mandibulaire d'un carcinome papillaire de la thyroïde de découverte fortuite à l'histologie.
Il s'agit d'une patiente âgée de 66 ans(...)
mandibule, métastase, carcinome papillaire, thyroïde, Ouagadougou.
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Accuracy of height gauge for praziquantel administration in a schistosomiasis endemic village in Burkina Faso
R.F. Compaoré, M. Sou/Dakouré, B. Savadogo, H. Yacouba, J. Simporé
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of the height gauge used for praziquantel doses estimation. 258 individuals were recruited. The weight and height of each individual were measured and the number of tablets to be administered was calculated based on each parameter. It appeared from the analysis of hei(...)
Burkina Faso; Height; Praziquante
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Somatomedin C (IGF-1), Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEA-S) and Hcy Metabolism in Postmenopausal African Women
Cecilia Zuppi, Jacques Simpore, Bruno Zappacosta, Cinzia Carrozza, Mariano Malaguarnera, Salvatore Musumeci
Biological aging implies a progressive decrease of endocrine and metabolic
resources, which correspond to a reduction of working activity and caloric intake.
The aim of this study was to measure DHEA-S and IGF-1 and products of
methionine metabolism in 76 postmenopausal African women (50 to 100 years of
age) compared to 22 adult African fe(...)
IGF-I, DHEA-S, Hcy, Thioles, postmenopausal women, Burkina Faso, Africa
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Promoting oral health and fighting malnutrition in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso: the integrated nutrition strategy of the ‘projet de sensibilisation et de renforcement des capacités pour La prévention du Noma au Burkina Faso (PSRCPN/BF)
Hadissa Tapsoba, Peegdsom Simplice Assomption Yameogo, Souleymane Bougoum, Achille Ilboudo
Summary: Owing to its major health and social consequences, malnutrition in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso is a determinant of noma. The ‘Projet de Sensibilisation et de Renforcement des Capacités pour la Prévention du Noma’ (PSRCPN/BF) aims to reduce morbidity due to malnutrition and noma through an integrated community-based approach. This(...)
Noma, Community health, Sahel
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Orange-fleshed sweet potato: a potential source of antioxidants and provitamins “A” for the fortification of a local infant food flour.
Adama Hema, Moumouni Koala, Oumar Toé, Koussao Somé, Eloi Palé, Abdoulaye Sérémé, Jacques Simporé, Mouhoussine Nacro
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a potential source of carotenoids (provitamins A), and its flour has
been used to enrich the Misola, an infant food based flour. The new biofortified formulation presented nutritional
qualities which could contribute in protein-energy recovery and improvement of the immune status of moderate
malnourishe(...)
orange-fleshed sweet potato, antioxidants, provitamin A, infant food, fortification, local flour
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Déterminants de la faible qualité de la surveillance nutritionnelle chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans dans les Centres de santé et de promotion sociale Tamini L, Combary T, Pilabré H, Nagalo
Tamini L, Combary T, Pilabré H, Nagalo K, Kaboré A, Kaboré S
Introduction : La surveillance nutritionnelle des enfants âgés de moins de cinq ans est l’une des stratégies mise en place pour lutter contre la malnutrition ; elle est intégrée dans le paquet minimum des activités des formations sanitaires.
L’objectif de cette étude était d’identifier les déterminants de la faible qualité de la surveillance(...)
urveillance nutritionnelle, Enfants, Déterminants qualité, Burkina Faso
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Antimicrobial susceptibility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae causing urinary tract infections in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
D.S. Kpoda, N. Guessennd, N.S. Somda, A. Ajayi, J.I. Bonkoungou, F. Konan, M.B. Ouattara, M. Somda, J. Simpore, R. Ouedraogo, K.M. Drabo, L. Sangare, M. Dosso, A.S. Traore
Objective: To determine the frequency of extended-spectrum beta lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL) and other antibioticsresistant bacteria in urinary tract isolates.
Study Design: prospective and experimental study.
Methodology: Place and duration of study :YalgadoOuedraogo University Hospital Center, Charles De Gaulle Pediatr(...)
Antimicrobial susceptibility, Enterobacteriaceae, Urine, Burkina Faso
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv: acceptance to hiv testing at saint camille hospital, ouagadougou
Tani Sagna, Paul Ouedraogo, Isabelle T. Kiendrebeogo, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Aristide Tapsoba and Jacques Simpore
Background: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. The main objective of this study is to analyze screening test acceptance among pregnant women during their antenatal visit, the first phase of vertical prevention. Methods: The study recruited pregnant women under 32 weeks of amenorrhea who came for the(...)
HIV, transmission mère-enfant, dépistage, grossesse, Burkina Faso, Saint Camille, acceptation, prévention