Publications (2107)
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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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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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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
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Interaction of predatory macroinvertebrate communities with malaria vectors in aquatic habitats of three climatic zones in Burkina Faso
Judicael Ouedraogo, Simon P. Sawadogo, Abdoulaye Niang, Abdoulaye Soulama, Sylvie Yerbanga, Tarwendpanga F. X. Ouédraogo, Bouraïma Vincent Séré, Charles Guissou, Roch K. Dabiré, Ruth Müller, Olivier Gnankine and Abdoulaye Diabaté
Background In aquatic larval habitats, Anopheles larvae are subject to the predatory activity and competition
of macroinvertebrates. These macroinvertebrates may play a key role in the Anopheles population’s bioregulation
in aquatic habitats and malaria control. There are few studies characterizing macroinvertebrate predators and other
macr(...)
Anopheles larvae, Predation, Macroinvertebrates, Competition, Climatic zones, Burkina Faso
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Adverse Health Effects of Level Heavy Metal Exposure in Ambient Air in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Tiégnan, Z.J.F.R., Traoré, A., Bazie, B.V.E.J.T., Belemlilga, B.M., Koussé, D.J.N., Orisakwe, E.O., Traoré, L., Ouedraogo, T.-W.C., Djigma, W.F. and Simporé, J
Background: Atmospheric heavy metal is a worldwide issue, involving factors like atmospheric emissions, anthropogenic activities, air quality, human health and climate change, but it also leads to a long-term burden on biogeochemical cycling in the ecosystem. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the adverse health effects of level heavy metal ex(...)
Air Pollution, Health Effects, Heavy Metals, Particulate Matter, Concentrations
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Locals’ perceptions of the conservation status and socio-cultural factors determining the consent for cultivation of Vitex doniana Sweet, a threatened species in Burkina Faso
Hamadé Tidjani Guindé, Prospère Sabo, Bassiaka Ouattara, Ounyambila Lompo, Amadé Ouédraogo
Vitex doniana Sweet is a socio-economically important agroforestry species in Africa. However, the species is threatened by overexploitation, the degradation of its natural habitats, and the climate pejoration. Understanding the socio-cultural factors that influence local perceptions of species status and influence decisions about its conserva(...)
Black plum, Conservation strategies, Endogenous knowledge, Semi-arid environment, Threatened species
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Utilitarian diversity and options for the sustainable use of the bush banana Uvaria chamae P. Beauv. in Benin (West Africa)
Emilienne Houévo Daï, Rodrigue Idohou, Sèwanoudé Scholastique Mireille Toyi, Fortuné Akomian Azihou, Amadé Ouédraogo, Stefan Hotes, Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo
Background
The bush banana (Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.) is a wild edible fruit, but its population has declined recently in Benin. This study assessed the traditional knowledge and use of U. chamae, along with the key factors relevant to its conservation and sustainable management. The study reports (i) traditional knowledge and effective use of(...)
Traditional medicine, Wild edible fruits, Domestication, Forest resources, Local perception
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EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL AND TRADITIONAL ( SOUMBALA ) BROTHS ON NMRI MICE LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTION
Wendyam Joëlle Raymonde Yougbaré, Basile Tindano, Abdoul Dramane Sana, Geneviève Zabré, Nomawendé Emmanuel Joachim Armel Ouedraogo, Balé Bayala
Industrial and traditional (Soumbala ) broths are very popular food products in West Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, but their safety has not been fully established. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of indu strial and traditional ( Soumbala ) broths on NMRI mice liver and kidney function. Forty five (45) males of(...)
Industrial broths, traditional ( Soumbala ) broths , oxidati ve stress NMRI
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Disorders of Biochemical Parameters Associated with Protein-energy Malnutrition in Adults Hospitalized in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Alice Kiba-Koumaré1, 2, * , Fabienne Soudré1, 4 , Raoul Karfo1, 5 , Claude Kocola1 , Arnaud Kouraogo6 , Elié Kabré1, 7 , Jean Sakandé1, 3
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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Evaluation de la qualité écologique des eaux de la retenue de Loumbila au Burkina Faso
OUATTARA Minata, ZONGO Bilassé, BANCE Victor, ZONGO Frédéric
La retenue de Loumbila, une source d'approvisionnement en eau brute pour la ville de Ouagadougou, fait face à diverses pressions environnementales. Le présent travail a pour objectif d’évaluer la qualité écologique des eaux de la retenue de Loumbila en utilisant l'indice de la communauté phytoplanctonique. Pour ce faire, des échantillons ont é(...)
Cyanophyta, eutrophe, paramètres physico-chimiques, phytoplancton, qualité écologique
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Stalk Sweet Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] from Burkina Faso: Genetic Diversity, Importance, and Prospects for Variety Improvement
Salif Berthé; Wendmanegda Hermann Tondé; , Pingawindé Sawadogo; Josiane Tiendrebeogo; Korotimi Démé; Nerbéwendé Sawadogo
Sweet stalk sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a type of sorghum characterized by the sugary juice in its fresh stalk. It is predominantly cultivated in Burkina Faso for its stalk, which is consumed as a snack. However, sweet stalk sorghum remains underutilized in Burkina Faso due to the lack of awareness of its vast potential. Furthermo(...)
Sweet Stalk Sorghum, Genetic Diversity, Importance, Valorization, Burkina Faso
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Prevalence and Determinants of Anaemia during Pregnancy in the Central Region of Burkina Faso: Case of the Malaria Peak and Harvesting Period
Maxime Langam, Philippe Augustin Nikiema, Véronique Kassinga, Maurice Sondo, Wendkuuni Florencia Djigma, Jacques Simpore
Anaemia is a global public health problem that particularly affects pregnant women and children. Anaemia during pregnancy has harmful consequences
for the health of both mother and foetus. However, little is known about the risk factors for targeted interventions. The aim of this study was to determine
the prevalence and factors associated(...)
Gestational Anaemia, Determinants, Malaria and Harvesting Period, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Incidence and severity of Taro Leaf Blight (Phytophthora colocasiae Raciborski) in the Sudanian climatic zone of Burkina Faso
CECE Marie Claire, SOGOBA Kouka Hamidou, KOÏTA Kadidia, KABORE Bowende Zoodo Appolinaire, OUEDRAOGO Nicolas and TRAORE Renan Ernest
Taro leaf blight is considered the most destructive disease affecting taro worldwide. In the Sudanian climatic zone of Burkina Faso, the disease has led to a consistent decline in taro production over recent years.
Aims: The current research study was aimed to determine the incidence and the severity of taro leaf blight in various taro fields(...)
Food security; taro leaf blight; incidence; severity; mycelial structure.
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Nutritional and Functional Valorization Local Traditional Beverages in Cote D’Ivoire: Case of Sorghum Sweet Wort
Regina Ekoua Krabi, Charles Youan Tra Bi, Josiane Adjobignon Semassa, Marie-Ange Tano Sakia Mian, Awa Ouattara, Koffi Maïzan Jean-Paul Bouatenin6 , Stéphane Dissinviel Kpoda, Fatoumata Camara, Sebastien Niamké
In Côte d’Ivoire, the local traditional sorghum beer and sorghum sweet wort were very popular. This might rested on eventual
therapeutic virtues attributed by consumers. To date no in vivo study focused on health benefits of sorghum sweet wort have been
carried out. The aim of this research work was to study nutritional and functional pote(...)
Sorghum Sweet Wort, Nutritional Power, Weight Gain, Mice, Haemotological Parameters