Publications (489)
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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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Biocontrol of Aflatoxigenic Maize Molds Using Lactobacillus spp.-Based Formulations
Inoussa Ilboudo, Hamidou Compaoré, Inoussa Compaoré, Sheryl Mounira Traoré, Laeticia Ella Dembélé, Fulbert Nikièma, Lanterbecq Déborah, Hagrétou Sawadogo-Lingani, Elie Kabré
Food contamination by mold is a serious and difficult problem to manage, leading to enormous economic losses. Mycotoxins have been recognized as one of the most dangerous contaminants in food. They can be toxic to humans and animals when they reach a certain ingestion threshold. These mycotoxins include aflatoxins, produced mainly by Aspergill(...)
detoxification | fura | gapal | Lactobacillus | maize
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Prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease and Its Associated Factors in Patients with Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease in Ouagadougou
Habin Yabama Aida Lengani, Arnaud Ouedraogo, Eric Ngabe, Hamadoun Yattara5, Mamadou Saliou Balde, Amidou Sawadogo, Gaoussou Sanou, Anna Tall Thiam, Gérard Coulibaly
Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with increased cardiovascular
and overall morbidity and mortality in patients with predialysis
chronic kidney disease (CKD). In sub-Saharan Africa, data on PAD in this population
are scarce.
Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of PAD and identify
associated factors in a predial(...)
Peripheral Artery Disease, Ankle-Brachial Index, Chronic Kidney Disease, Prevalence, Associated Factors
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Burnout among Public Primary Education Staff in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso)
Issa Traoré1,2*, Marthe Sandrine Sanon/Lompo3,4, Adama Francois Ouédraogo2,3, Michel Kaboré2 , Nongodo Firmin Kaboré5 , Zemlé Clément Méda1,6
Introduction: Burnout is a major occupational health problem today. Several
factors could expose primary education staff to this condition. Objective: The
objective of the study was to determine the extent of burnout and associated
factors among primary education workers in Bobo-Dioulasso. Method: This
was a descriptive and analytical cros(...)
Burnout, Agents, Primary Education
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Formulation of Functional Food Supplements: Case Study of Manufacturing Process Optimization at ‘Sarepta Production’, Burkina Faso
Mimtiri S. ZONGO, Aline F. TIENDREBEOGO, Davy P-W BEMBAMBA, Yilédoma T. M. LENGANE, Wilfried F.P. TRAORE, Lucien KABORE, Heiko LANGE, Rosemary R. CANFUA, Salfo OUEDRAOGO, Modeste W. OUEDRAOGO, Luc ZONGO, Elie KABRE
Introduction: In the context of promoting local resources and achieving food sovereignty, plant-based food supplements play a key role. However, their production often remains artisanal, making them prone to contamination and quality inconsistency.
Objective: This study aimed to harmonize and standardize the manufacturing practices of four(...)
Burkina Faso, Sarepta
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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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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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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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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
COMMUNICATION
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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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
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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