Publications (1648)
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Phytochemical and Antiplasmodial Comparative Analysis of Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts of Combretum micranthum G.Don and Combretum adenogonium Steud. ex A.Rich.
Harouna Soré, Moussa Compaoré, Mahamadi Sana, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Background and Objective: Malaria is the most widespread of insect-borne diseases. It remained a public health concern worldwide and particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Every year, malaria causes several thousand deaths and millions of cases, most of them in children under 5 years. This study aimed to highlight the anti-plasmodial properties o(...)
Combretum micranthum G.Don, Combretum adenogonium Steud. ex A.Rich., malaria, traditional medicine, phytochemistry, Burkina Faso
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Abundance, Diversity, and Distribution of Platyhelminthes of the African Tiger Frog (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis Günther 1858) from Two Climatic Zones in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou, Yamba Sinare, Salam Sankara, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Awa Gnémé
From June 2022 to November 2023, frogs (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis) from the urban and peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou, Ganzourgou, and Bobo-Dioulasso were examined for Platyhelminthes. The aim was to inventory frog Platyhelminthes in two climatic zones in Burkina Faso. The collection method used was a visual and acoustic approach. After each(...)
Amphibians, Anurans, Conservation, Helminthes, Parasites, Burkina Faso
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Profile of Antifungal Susceptibility Tests of Strange Drugs 2018 to 2022, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Dovo, EE, Zohoncon , TM, Sorgho, PA, Ouedraogo, E., Baduon , M., Gouti , P., Belemgnegre, M.,Ouedraogo , P. and Simpore, J.
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common cause of significant morbidity, affecting millions of women worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 75%of women of childbearing age will have at least one episode of candidiasis in their lifetime. In the last decades, resistance to azoles has become a public health problem. Although(...)
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Candida albicans, Azole Resistance, Burkina Faso
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Reduction of Malnutrition Related to Unsafe Water Consumption in Developing Countries: Potabilization of Surface Water and Traditional Well Water, with Plant Extracts
Frédéric Anderson Konkobo ,Mamounata Diao , Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo , Roger Dakuyo , Noëlle Edwige Roamba , Sandrine Zongo and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Abstract: The consumption of unsafe water in rural areas is a real public health problem in developing
countries. This situation mainly affects children under five years of age and causes several deaths
and many cases of malnutrition every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate and optimize
the capacity of four local plant extrac(...)
water; biocoagulant; bioflocculant; turbidity; potabilization
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Nutritional composition of dried Gapal, a highly nutritious food based on fermented cereal and milk
Abel Tankoano· Mah Alima Esther Traoré · Inoussa Salambéré · Cheikna Zongo · Donatien Kaboré · Michel Bakar Diop · Aly Savadogo · Hagrétou Sawadogo‑Lingani
Gapal, a fermented milk–cereal mixture is a foodstuff that is starting to spread and become part of people’s food
habits in Burkina Faso. However, the chemical composition of this food is not available. The objective of this study
was to determine the nutritional composition of dried Gapal. Samples were purchased from five cities of Burkin(...)
Gapal,Milk–cereal mixture, Proximate composition, Amino acids, Minerals, Phytates
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Evaluation of the implementation of governmental policies and actions to create healthy food environments in Burkina Faso
VivianeAurélieTapsoba, Ella W R Compaore, Augustin Nawidimbasba Zeba, Jerome Winbetourefa Some, Julien Soliba Manga, Adama Diouf, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Stefanie Vandevijvere and Mamoudou H Dicko
Objective: The creation of a healthy food environment is highly dependent on the policies that governments choose to implement. The objective of this study is to compare the level of implementation of current public policies aimed at creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso with international good practice indicators. Design: This ev(...)
Food system; Food environment; Public policies; Policy implementation; Food-EPI
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Physicochemical characteristics and nutritional composition of the seeds and oils of Hannoa undulata (Guill. & Perr.) Planch.
Bazongo P, Ouédraogo L, Cissé H, Bazié P and Barro N
Hannoa undulata kernels are a potential source of nutrients. However, the nutritional potential of the species remains
under-utilised in Burkina Faso. The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional composition of the seeds and oil
of H. undulata, a neglected species, with a view to improving their utilization. Proximal composition an(...)
H. undulata; Fatty acids; Amino acids and mineral composition; Triglycerides
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Formulation of high-calorie foods from local raw materials using the Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology
Jean Axel T. KABORE, Ella R. COMPAORE, Inoussa KY, Ousmane OUEDRAOGO, Fulbert NIKIEMA, Elie KABRE, Mamoudou H. DICKO
An experimental study on the formulation of high-calorie foods from local raw materials was carried out for the benefit of military personnel involved in the fight against terrorism. The aim of this study was to provide this social stratum with food of high nutritional quality at a reduced cost. The Design of Experiments (DOE) method was used(...)
Experimental designs; Formulation; Hypercaloric foods Optimization
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Stability of commercial packaged fried foods in Ouagadougou during storage
Tienbnoma Sandrine Ouedraogo, Frederic Anderson Konkobo, Poussian Raymond Barry, Mamounata Diao, Samson Guenne, Roger Dakuyo, David Bazié, Cr´epin Ibingou Dibala, Kiessoun Konat´,Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Packaged fried foods are regularly consumed in Burkina Faso. However, these local products sold for several
weeks after their production are not subject to any storage rules. The aim of this study was to monitor the quality
of seven packaged fried foods during storage at room temperature. For this, the mineral composition, humidity,
rancidi(...)
Fried foods,Oxidation,Quality,Quality Spoilage,Storag
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Diversité végétale des bois sacrés suivant les secteurs phytogéographiques au Burkina Faso (Afrique de l’Ouest)
Savadogo S., Dimobe K., Ouoba YH
Au Burkina Faso, les bois sacrés sont des formations végétales protégées par les populations à des fins cultuelles. Ils sont préservés de l’action destructrice humaine car ils suscitent la crainte parmi les populations. Afin de montrer leur importance dans la conservation de la diversité végétale, les bois sacrés ont fait l’objet d’étude dans(...)
Bois sacrés, Relevés phytosociologiques, Conservation, Diversité végétale, Burkina Faso
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Nutritional, Physicochemical, and Phenolic Profiles of Seeds and Seed Fats from Three Native Oleaginous Combretum Loefl. Species in West Africa
Adjima BOUGMA, Raoul BAZIE, Aminata SERE, Judicaël Thomas OUILLY, Souleymane BADO, and Ismaël Henri Nestor BASSOLE
Combretum adenogonium, Combretum glutinosum, and Combretum paniculatum. are indigenous oleaginous species of West Africa. The study was designed to assess the nutritional, physicochemical, and phenolic profiles of seeds and seed fats from three native oleaginous Combretum Loefl. species in West Africa. The AOAC and AOCS methods were used to de(...)
Combretum adenogonium; Combretum glutinosum; Combretum paniculatum; seed fat; nutritional composition; physicochemical properties
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Involvement of IL10 rs1800872 and rs1800896 in the Acquisition and Progression of Dengue Virus Infection to Severe Forms of the Disease in Burkina Faso
Aziz Sidi Aristide Tapsoba, Fadilatou Tassembedo, Lassina Traore, Shoukrat Ohuwa Toyin Bello, Mousso Sawadogo, Teega-Wende Clarisse Ouedraogo, Rogonoma Alice Ouedraogo, Patoinéwendé Denise Ilboudo, Potiandi Serge Diagbouga, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simpore
Background: Dengue fever is a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. Some people infected by dengue virus develop a severe dengue (SD) and potentially fatal form of the disease which are dengue hemorrhagic syndrome or dengue shock syndrome. Host genetic factors may be relevant, predisposing some individuals to severe disease. Polymorphis(...)
Dengue Hemorrhagic Syndrome, Dengue Shock Syndrome, Gene Polymorphism, IL10, Burkina Faso
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Effects of Air Pollution on the Incidence of Respiratory Pathologies in the Cities of Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Zabado Jean François Roméo Tiégnan, Aristide Traoré, Bonewendé Mohamed Belemlilga, Bapio Valérie Elvira Jean Télesphore Bazie, Dado Jean Noël Koussé, Wendata Françis Dayama, Lassina Traoré, Teega-Wendé Clarisse Ouedraogo, Souleymane Bengyendé, Saamou Isaac Boni, Kouka Zoéwentallé Thibaut Ouédraogo, Wendkuuni Florencia Djigma, Jacques Simporé
Background: Environmental pollutants are exogenous compounds that can cause disturbances, have multiple harmful effects on health by targeting different human body organs and systems. Environmental pollutants are responsible of hormonal disrupting causing chronic non-communicable diseases, such as neurological disorders, hormonal cancers, redu(...)
Air Pollution, Health Effects, Respiratory Diseases, PM2.5, PM10, TSP
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Disorders of Biochemical Parameters Associated with Protein-energy Malnutrition in Adults Hospitalized in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Alice Kiba-Koumaré, Fabienne Soudré, Raoul Karfo, Claude Kocola, Arnaud Kouraogo, Elié Kabré, Jean Sakandé
The assessment of the nutritional status of the hospitalized person is often considered secondary to the pathologies justifying hospitalization. A multicenter study conducted in six Belgian hospitals showed a risk of malnutrition in just over one in five patients. This malnutrition during hospitalization is more frequent in the elderly and tho(...)
Nutritional Status, Biochemical Markers, Hospitalized Persons, Ouagadougou
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Molecular Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluids Negative for Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae to Identify Pathogens Not Targeted by Routine Surveillance in Burkina Faso
Tamboura Mamadou, Kambiré Dinanibè, Tondé Issa, Traoré Kuan Abdoulaye, Paré Raoul, Drabo Denis Claude, Ouattara Kalifa, Bonkoungou Juste Isidore , Ky/Ba Absatou, Ouédraogo Abdoul-Salam, Flavien Aké, Sanou Mahamoudou , Ouédraogo/Traoré Rasmata, Barro Nicolas
Acute bacterial meningitis is caused by three major pathogens : Neisseria meningitidis (Nm), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) and Haemophilus influenzae (Hi). In addition to these three pathogens, bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae and many other bacteria, viruses and parasites are implicated in the occurrence of m(...)
Meningitis - unusual agents - rt-PCR - TAC - Burkina Faso