Publications (2107)
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Screening of African eggplant genotypes (Solanum aethiopicum L. and Solanum macrocarpon L.) for Fusarium wilt resistance in Burkina Faso
Aboubacar Siriki Soulama, Boukaré Kabore,, Zoéyandé Oumarou Dianda, and Pauline Bationo-Kando
Fusarium wilt is a major threat to African eggplant production in Burkina Faso. In the quest for effective and sustainable control measures against the pathogen, this study aimed at
evaluating the tolerance of selected African eggplant genotypes to the disease. The experimental design used was a split-plot arrangement with eight replications(...)
Screening, African eggplants, Fusarium wilt, Burkina Faso
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Microbiological Characteristics of Food Sold in Schools in N'Djamena, Chad: Case of Sandwiches, Alelés and Dan w aké
Nourah Moussa Kadam, Abdoullahi Ousman Hissein, Kagambèga Boureima*, Mayoré Atéba Djibrine, Khadjidjé Azene, Marthe Rirabe, Sylvain Tadio and Abdelsalam Tidjani
Aims: To contribute to knowledge of the health quality of food sold near schools in N'Djamena, Chad, in order to ensure that students have healthy food.
Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study based on analyses of collected samples and interpretations of the results.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out from January(...)
Health quality; germs; Sandwiches; Danwaké; Alelés; students; schools; N’Djamena.
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Genetic characterization and participatory selection of Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms)) cultivars for agronomic performance in their producing Zone in Burkina Faso
Karidiatou Gnankambary, Teyouié Benoit J. Batieno, Z akaria Dieni , Pingawendé Sawadogo, Celestin Thiombiano , Nerbéwendé Sawadogo , Hervé Bama , Kaboré Issouf , Jean-Baptiste Tignégré
Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet) is a valuable source of essential nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals. Despite its high nutritional value, the crop suffers from low yields and decreasing utilization, partly due to a lack of improved varieties and insufficient research atte(...)
Kersting's groundnut , Yield performance, Farmers' preference, Participatory selection, Burkina Faso
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on breastfeeding in the province of Sissili in Burkina Faso
Koffi Apéali Wassiou Agbokou, W. R. Ella Compaoré, Sakonon Traoré, Ousmane Ouédraogo, Adama Ouattara, Mouawiyatou Bouraima, Virginio Pietra, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songré-Ouattara and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Breastfeeding practices during the first 24 months of child lives are crucial for their health, development and survival. However, several factors influence mothers’ sensitivity to breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on colostrum, early breastfeedi(...)
Colostrum, Early breast-feeding, Attitude, Practice, Burkina Faso
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on breastfeeding in the province of Sissili in Burkina Faso
Koffi Apéali Wassiou Agbokou,W. R. Ella Compaoré,Sakonon Traoré,Ousmane Ouédraogo,Adama Ouattara,Mouawiyatou Bouraima,Virginio Pietra4, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songré-Ouattara, Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Background Breastfeeding practices during the first 24 months of child lives are crucial for their health, developmentand survival. However, several factors influence mothers’ sensitivity to breastfeeding.Objective The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6to 12 months on colostrum,(...)
Colostrum, Early breastfeeding, Attitude, Practice, Burkina faso
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Response of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) Growth to Post-Emergence Water Stress
Lazare Vourbouè Bazie, Inoussa Drabo , Koussao Some, Armel Rouamba and Pauline Bationo (Kando)
Pearl millet is primarily grown under rainfed conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Earlydroughts are prevalent in the Sahel region, where pearl millet is widely cultivated, andthey severely impact pearl millet growth and productivity by affecting plant stand andreducing plant density in the field. Consequently, genetic improvement for early droug(...)
inbred lines; polyethylene glycol 6000; induced water stress; drought tolerance; seedling drough
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Effect of organo-mineral fertilisation on the growth of Artemisia afra plants from vegetative propagation plants in Burkina Faso
Edmond Dondasse, Adama Pascal Kihindo, Badoua Badiel, Razacswende Fanta Ouedraogo, Felix Kologo, Gerard Zombre
Artemisia afra is a perennial plant native to South Africa, cultivated mainly for its antimalarial properties. The plant gives few or practically no seeds for
its reproduction, with low leaf yields due to the poor original soils conditions. The objectives of this study is to identify the best vegetative
propagation technique for A. afra an(...)
Artemisia afra; Cuttings; Layering; Fertilisers; Biomass; Transpiration
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Hepatitis B Virus Seroprevalence in Burkina Faso: A National Population-Based Assessment Fifteen Years after Introduction of the HBV Vaccine
Nikiema, A.R., Cissé, K., Hien, Y.E., Koné, Y., Dabiré, S.C., Meda, I.B., Compaoré, T.R., Zoure, A.A., Sagna, T., Sanou, A., Belemsaga Yugbaré, D., Kagambèga, A., Camara, M., Kaboré, M., Ouedraogo Sondo, A., Sanou, G.S., Kouanda, S. and Ouedraogo, H.G.
Introduction: Viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B (HBV), remains a major public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Burkina Faso, HBV prevalence was estimated at 9.1% based on 2010 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data. This study aimed to update the national estimate of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) prevale(...)
HBV, HBsAg, Prevalence, Disparities, Burkina Faso
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Anemia and associated factors in Sanmatenga province, Burkina Faso
Natacha KERE; Ella W. R. COMPAORE; Ousmane OUEDRAOGO; Inoussa KY; Estelle BAMBARA;TIROGO Souleymane; Mamoudou H. DICKO
Anemia is a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. Although its physiology is well known, the determinants of this form of malnutrition in the Burkina Faso context are still poorly understood. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and associated factors among children aged 6 to 23 months in the health area of Sanmatenga(...)
Anemia, Burkina Faso, Malnutrition, Micronutrients, Sanmatenga
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Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance among Enterobacteriaceae Uropathogenic Strains in Burkina Faso: Insights from Six Years of Laboratory Data
Sandrine Ouedraogo, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Adama Patrice Soubeiga, Ganame Abasse Ouedraogo, Abibou Simpore, Serge Sougue, Paulette Karfo, Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon, Adama Zida, Elie Kabre , Cheikna Zongo
Introduction: The increasing incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
caused by multidrug-resistant organisms represents a pressing global health
challenge. The current study aims to investigate longitudinal trends in antibiotic
resistance among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from urine samples in Burkina
Faso. Methods: A retrospectiv(...)
Antimicrobial Resistance, Urinary Tract Infections, Enterobacteriaceae, Multidrug Resistance, Burkina Faso
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Evolution of Dengue Serological Markers in 2023 among Patients Tested at Saint Camille Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Denise Patoinéwendé Ilboudo, Djénéba Ouermi, Albert Théophane Yonli, Atassim Koffi Yabe Ali, Jacques Simporé
The 2023 dengue epidemic in Burkina Faso highlighted the severity of dengue
fever as a major public health issue. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence
and evolution of dengue infection during 2023. The study involved
6474 suspected cases aged 0 to 98 years who attended general medicine
consultations and were referred to the Sai(...)
Seroprevalence, Dengue Fever, NS1 Antigen, IgM/IgG, Burkina Faso
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Phytochemical Profiling and Anti-MRSA Activity of Extracts from Moringa oleifera Lam. and Senna occidentalis (L.) Link Cultivated under Organic Conditions
Koné Souleymane, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Ali Haroun Hissein, Yaro Boubacar and Savadogo Aly
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, particularly Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is a major threat to global public health. In this context, medicinal plants represent a promising alternative for the discovery of new antimicrobial agents. The aim of this study was to explore the phytochemical profile an(...)
Moringa oleifera, Senna occidentalis, MRSA, antibacterial activity, phytochemical screening, secondary metabolites
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Urinary and Blood microRNAs miR-21, miR-141 and miR-375 as Potential Diagnostic Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Aïda Djé Djénéba Traoré, Abibou Simporé, Abdou Azaque Zouré, Nafissatou Sanon, Mousso Savadogo, Soayébo Dabré, Rogomenoma Alice Ouédraogo, Aïssata Ouédraogo, Bienvenu Désiré Ky, Théodora M Zohoncon, Mamadou Traoré, Ouattara Adama, Florencia W Djigma, Aristide F Kaboré, Jacques Simporé
Aims: To evaluate, compare, and accurately synthesize the diagnostic performance of circulating microRNAs miR-21, miR-141, and miR-375 as non-invasive biomarkers for prostate cancer, both individually and in combination, to determine their added value compared to conventional methods (PSA and biopsy) and to provide robust conclusions from hete(...)
Urinary; Blood; miR-2; miR-141; miR-375; Biomarkers
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Heritability and allelic relationship of Fusarium wilt resistance genes in cowpea genotypes cultivated in Burkina Faso
Kiswendsida Issaka Sam, Tiéyoué Benoit Joseph Batieno, Karidiatou Traoré, Zakaria Dieni, Yannick Bassole, W. P. Félicien Marie Serge Zida, Abdou-Kader Congo, Ibié Gilles Thio, Jean Baptiste Tignégré, Bouma James Néya, P. Elisabeth Zida, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo1
Cowpea is an important legume crop to farmers as a food, fodder, agronomic, and income-generating crop. Despite these multiple advantages, cowpea cultivation faces enormous abiotic and biotic constraints, including fungal diseases such as Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. One of the control measures for this disease, which(...)
Cowpea, Fusarium solani, dominance, inheritance, allelism
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Spatial distribution of insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) across Burkina Faso highlights strengthened resistance management strategies
Zongo, S., H. K. Toe, M. W. Guelbeogo, A. Sanou, A. Traore, M. Tapsoba, O. Tarpaga, P. Tiaho, A. Gansane, N. F. Sagnon, B. Bicaba, and M. Namountougou
Responses to recurrent dengue outbreaks rely on insecticide-based tools, effective use of which require understanding
of insecticide resistance patterns. A nationwide study across all 13 regions of Burkina Faso was performed
to assess countrywide resistance profiles of Aedes aegypti to major insecticide classes for informing
decision-makers(...)
Aedes aegypti, Insecticide resistance, Kdr mutations ,Dengue, Burkina Faso