Publications (441)
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Genetic diversity of Sclerocarya birrea subspecies birrea populations in Burkina Faso detected by RAPDs
PB Kando, C Bisseye, RK Nanema, ER Traore, H Ye, BO Diallo, TR Compaore, J Simpore, JD Zongo
Sclerocarya birrea, multipurpose plant is characteristic of the Sahel-Sudanian savanna and is widespread in West Africa. Although this species has a high socio-economic importance, its genetic organization was not well characterized in Burkina Faso. In this study, the intra and interpopulation genetic diversity of S. birrea was determined by r(...)
Genetic, variation, Sclerocarya birrea subspecies birrea, populations, RAPDs markers, Burkina Faso
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Effects of spirulina supplementation on selected anthropometric, biochemical, and hematological parameters of HIV-infected adults in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
HG Ouedraogo, S Kouanda, F Bationo, B Doulougou, L Ouedraogo/Nikiema, H Lanou, S Tiendrebeogo, AG Konseimbo, B Liestman, J Sipore, JB Nikiema, B Sondo
The objective of the study was to assess the impact of spirulina supplementation on selected anthropometric, biochemical, and hematological parameters of HIV-infected adults in Ouagadougou. This quasi-experimental two-arm pilot study was conducted with adults infected with HIV-1 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A group of 50 participants received(...)
Spirulina, HIV adult patients, anthropometric, biological parameters
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The components of self-rated health among adults in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Yentéma Onadja, Simona Bignami, Clémentine Rossier, Maria-Victoria Zunzunegui
Background
Although the relationship between self-rated health (SRH) and physical and mental health is well documented in developed countries, very few studies have analyzed this association in the developing world, particularly in Africa. In this study, we examine the associations of SRH with measures of physical and mental health (chronic d(...)
Mots clés non renseignés
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Antiplasmodial and anti-inflammatory activities of Canthium henriquesianum (K. Schum), a plant used in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso
Denise P. Ilboudo, Nicoletta Basilico, Silvia Parapini, Yolanda Corbett, Sarah D'Alessandro, Mario Dell'Agli, Paolo Coghi, Simplice D. Karou, Richard Sawadogo, Charlemagne Gnoula, Jacques Simporé, Jean-Baptiste Nikiema, Diego Monti, Enrica Bosisio, Donatella Taramelli
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Canthium henriquesianum (K. Schum) is traditionally used in Burkina Faso for the treatment of malaria, but has not been properly investigated, yet. The aim of this study was to characterize in vitro the antiplasmodial and the anti-inflammatory activity of extracts from Canthium henriquesianum (K. Schum). In para(...)
Anti-inflammatory; Antimalarial plant; Antiplasmodial activity; Chromone; Malaria; Traditional medicine.
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Measurement of cholesterol sub-fractions, high density lipoprotein 2 and high density lipoprotein 3, in HIV infected patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy in Burkina Faso
Jean Sakandé, Josiane B. Kaboré, Elie Kabré, Boblwendé Sakandé, Mamadou Sawadogo
This paper described dyslipidemia caused by the metabolic effects of HIV and exposure to antiretroviral
therapy. The aim of this study was to appreciate the interest of the measurement of HDL sub-fractions
in the monitoring of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients on antiretroviral treatment.
A case-control study was carried(...)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, nevirapine, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease.
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[Vaginal infections in pregnant women at the Regional Hospital of Sokode (Togo) in 2010 and 2011]
D. Tchelougou, D. S. Karou, A. Kpotsra, A. Balaka, M. Assih, M. Bamoke, G. Katawa, K. Anani, J. Simporé, C. de Souza
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the major microorganisms causing vaginal infections in pregnant women consulting at the Regional Hospital of Sokodé and to assess their sensitivity to antibiotics.
Materials and methods: This prospective study took place from June 2010 through August 2011 and included 302 pr(...)
Togo ; grossesse ; vaginose bactérienne ; infections vaginales ; antibiotiques ; Candida ; Gardnerella vaginalis
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Haemoglobin S and C affect the motion of Maurer's clefts in Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes
Nicole Kilian, Martin Dittmer, Marek Cyrklaff, Djeneba Ouermi, Cyrille Bisseye, Jacques Simporé, Friedrich Frischknecht, Cecilia P. Sanchez, Michael Lanzer
The haemoglobinopathies S and C protect carriers from severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria. We have recently shown that haemoglobin S and C interfere with host-actin remodelling in parasitized erythrocytes and the generation of an actin network that seems to be required for vesicular protein trafficking from the Maurer's clefts (a parasite-der(...)
Plasmodium falciparum ; hémoglobine S ; hémoglobine C ; Maurer's clefts ; réseau d’actine ; paludisme ; cytosquelette ; hémoglobinopathies
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Rotavirus in diarrheal children in rural Burkina Faso: high prevalence of genotype G6P[6]
Johan Nordgren, Isidore Juste O Bonkoungou, Leon W Nitiema, Sumit Sharma, Djeneba Ouermi, Jacques Simpore, Nicolas Barro, Lennart Svensson
Group A rotavirus (RVA) is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in young children globally, and responsible for a significant number of deaths in African countries. While vaccines are available, trials have shown a lesser efficacy in Africa. One of the reasons could be the prevalence and/or emergence of unusual or novel RVA strains,(...)
Burkina Faso ; rotavirus ; diarrhée ; génotypes ; G6P[6] ; épidémiologie ; diversité génétique ; enfants
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In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Some Phenolic Compounds (Coumarin and Quercetin) Against Gastroenteritis Bacterial Strains
Leon W. Nitiema, Aly Savadogo, Jacques Simpore, Dayeri Dianou and Alfred S. Traore
In this work, antibacterial activity of coumarin and quercetin were compared. An in vitro study was carried out using the following bacterial strains involved in gastroenteritis diseases by using agar diffusion method and dilution method: Escherichia coli 81nr.149 SKN541, Enterobacter aerogenes CIP 104 725, Salmonella typhimurium SKN533 and Sa(...)
Coumarin, Quercetin, gastroentérite, souches bactériennes, activité antibactérienne
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Epidemiology and antibiotic resistance of bacterial meningitis in Dapaong, northern Togo
Simplice D. Karou, Abago Balaka, Mitiname Bamoké, Daméhan Tchelougou, Maléki Assih, Kokou Anani, Kodjo Agbonoko, Jacques Simporé, Comlan de Souza
Objective: To assess the seasonality of the bacterial meningitis and the antibiotic resistance of incriminated bacteria over the last three years in the northern Togo.
Methods: From January 2007 to January 2010, 533 cerebrospinal fluids (CSF) samples were collected from patients suspected of meningitis in the Regional Hospital of Dapaong (n(...)
Togo ; méningite bactérienne ; ceinturon de la méningite africaine ; antibiotiques ; résistance ; épidémiologie ; saisonnalité
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Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and rubella in pregnant women attending antenatal private clinic at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Laure Stella Ghoma Linguissi, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Cyrille Bisseye, Thérése S. Kagoné, Mahamoudou Sanou, Issoufou Tao, Victoire Benao, Jacques Simporé, Bibiane Koné
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of toxoplasmosis and rubella among pregnant women at Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.
Methods: All patient sera were tested for rubella and toxoplasmosis anti-IgG using commercial ELISA kits (Platelia™ Rubella IgG and Platelia™ Toxo IgG). The presence of anti-rubella and anti-toxoplasmosis IgM in serum samp(...)
Burkina Faso ; rubéole ; toxoplasmose ; femmes enceintes ; séroprévalence ; risque périnatal
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Prise en charge du VIH/sida et migrations internationales dans le district rural de Nanoro, Burkina Faso [HIV/AIDS care and international migrations in the rural district of Nanoro, Burkina Faso]
B. Autino, S. Odolini, H. Nitiema, D. Kiema, A. Melzani, V. Pietra, M. Martinetto, M. Bettinzoli, J. Simpore, G. Sulis, E. Focà, F. Castelli
West African Countries account for almost half of the estimated 20 000 000 international migrants in the continent. In the frame of the scaling up of HAART, our study aims to identify specific features and constraints of access to care for HIV migrant patients returning to Burkina Faso. From January 2007 to August 2011, the Nanoro District Hos(...)
VIH, migration, accès aux soins, HAART, Burkina Faso
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Emergence of unusual G6P[6] rotaviruses in children, Burkina Faso, 2009-2010
Johan Nordgren, Leon W. Nitiema, Sumit Sharma, Djeneba Ouermi, Alfred S. Traore, Jacques Simpore, Lennart Svensson
To obtain more information about rotavirus (ROTAV) genotypes in Burkina Faso, we characterized 100 ROTAVs isolated from fecal samples of children with acute gastroenteritis in the capital city of Ouagadougou, during December 2009-March 2010. Of note, 13% of the ROTAV-positive samples, including those with mixed infections, were positive for th(...)
Rotavirus; G6P[6]; Burkina Faso; children; gastroenteritis; genotype surveillance
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Screening Togolese medicinal plants for few pharmacological properties
Simplice D. Karou, Tchadjobo Tchacondo, Micheline Agassounon Djikpo Tchibozo, Kokou Anani, Lassina Ouattara, Jacques Simporé, Comlan de Souza
Background: Terminalia macroptera Guill. et Perr. (Combretaceae), Sida alba L. (Malvaceae), Prosopis africana Guill et Perr. Taub. (Mimosaceae), Bridelia ferruginea Benth. (Euphorbiaceae), and Vetiveria nigritana Stapf. (Asteraceae) are traditionally used in Togolese folk medicine to treat several diseases including microbial infections.
Ob(...)
Antimicrobial; antioxidant; hemolytic; phenolics.
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[Prevalence of intestinal parasites at Saint-Camille medical center in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), 1991 to 2010]
D Ouermi, D S Karou, I Ouattara, C Gnoula, V Pietra, R Moret, S Pignatelli, J B Nikiema, J Simpore
Background: Intestinal parasitoses continue to be a major public health problem in developing countries.
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasites and their coinfection rates in patients attending the Saint-Camille medical center in Ouagadougou. Methodology. This retrospective study covers the period f(...)
Burkina Faso; parasitoses intestinales; prévalence; protozoaires; helminthes; co-infections; santé publique.