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A consortium of mammal collections in West Africa

Iroro Tanshi , Oluchi Agodi , Benneth Obitte , Chidiogo Ibenyenwa , Napoko Malika Kangoyé , Blaise Kadjo , Eric Moise Bakwo Fils , Juliana Labiran , Inieke Udokang , Leigh R Richards

Natural history collections provide crucial research infrastructure, valued for the physical voucher, biomaterial, and associated data, yet few growing research collections exist in Africa, especially in West Africa. ‘Private’ collections are present in West African universities or scientific institutions that are held as research material(...)

natural history collection consortium, tissue sample, archive, biodiversity data, bat, rodent

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Microbiological quality assessment of raw camel milk consumed in N’Djamena, Chad

Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman; Nicolas Ouédraogo; François Tapsoba; Mabrouka Oumar Allatchi; Valery Mbaigolmem Beral; Rachid Bengueddour; Aly Savadogo; Abdesalam Tidjani

Camel milk is an important food resource in Sahelian regions; however, its consumption in raw form exposes populations to microbiological risks. This prospective experimental investigation assessed the microbiological quality of raw camel milk using 30 samples collected from the 7ᵗʰ, 9ᵗʰ, and 10ᵗʰ districts of N’Djamena between 1 April and 30(...)

Microbiological assessment; raw milk handling; food safety; hygiene practices

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Transfusion Safety in Burkina Faso: Molecular and Serological Characterization of VAH and VHB and Coinfections in Blood Donors at the Regional Blood Transfusion Center of Koudougou, Nando Region

Tao, I., Thio, L.M.E., Bado, P., Traore, I.M.A., Sama, W.A., Séni, N., Ouattara, A.K., Compaore, R.T., Bazié, V.J.T.E., Yelemkoure, T.E., Kiba, A., Yonli, A.T., Djigma, F. and Simpore, J.

Introduction: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections represent significant public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, including Burkina Faso. HAV is the most symptomatic viral hepatitis, while HBV is the most endemic and can lead to severe complications such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HAV is a(...)

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Seroprevalence, İmmunoglobulin (Ig), HBsAg, Burkina Faso

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Caplan Syndrome: A Case Report

Caplan syndrome, known as rheumatoid pneumoconiosis, is a combination of silicosis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a very rare condition and is underdiagnosed in our context despite the large number of people exposed to dust. Exposure to silica is a risk factor for various diseases. Our case involves a 39-year- old gold miner who had worked in(...)

Caplan, Collinet, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid pneumoconiosis ,silicosis

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Endogenous knowledge and use value of Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze, an invasive alien plant in Burkina Faso

Ousmane Sawadogo, Wenemi François Kagambega, Prospère Sabo, Amadé Ouédraogo

Background: Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze is an alien invasive plant species in many countries in tropical Africa, including Burkina Faso. This study aimed to document the indigenous knowledge of local people regarding the invasion of M. suaveolens, its uses, and the impact of its proliferation. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were c(...)

Biodiversity, ethnobotany, invasive species, Mesosphaerum suaveolens, endogenous knowledge

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Respiratory gating in [18F]fluorocholine PET/CT for hyperparathyroidism: a quantitative proof-of-concept study

Mwinbele S. HIEN, Hind AIT TALHIQ, Philippe BALTZINGER , Boubacar DRAMÉ , Nafi NDIAYE SARR , Michel VIX , El Hadji A. BATHILY , Boucar NDONG , Fabrice HUBELE , Alessio IMPERIALE .

Background: The effect of breathing on the [ 18F]fluorocholine parathyroid uptake profile has not been yet evaluated. The main objective of our study is to assess the technical feasibility of respiratory-gated [18F] fluorocholine PET/CT in patients with hyperparathyroidism. Specifically, we aimed to investigate whether respiratory motion corre(...)

Positron emission tomography, Fluorocholine, Hyperparathyroidism, Respiratory gating.

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Epidemiology of Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage in District Hospitals in Burkina Faso, West Africa

Ouédraogo, E., Sawadogo, Y., Hien, D., Ouattara, A., Nacanabo, K., Bansé, B., Bargo, M., Belem, E.W., Bahadio, A., Kinda, K.E., Sana, S., Sandaogo, D., Kondombo, F., Ilboudo, A.R., Konkobo, P.R. and Ouédraogo, C.

Background: Immediate postpartum hemorrhage is a serious obstetric complication. It is responsible for significant mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To study the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of immediate postpartum hemorrhage in district hospitals in Burkina Faso from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022. Meth(...)

Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage, Epidemiology, District Hospitals

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Oral rotavirus vaccine effectiveness among malnourished children in 19 countries: findings from the MNSSTER-V project

Burnett E, Ticklay I, Umana J, Mandomando I, Robinson AL, Omore R, Goldfarb DM, Safi N, Trang NV, Kisakye A, Uwimana J, N'Zue K, Groome MJ, Enweronu-Laryea C, Bonkoungou I, Iniguez V, McCracken J, Lungayo CL, Michael F, Sahakyan G, Rey-Benito G, Weldegebriel G, Mwenda JM, Parashar UD, Tate JE;

Objectives: Rotavirus vaccine clinical trials and post-licensure evaluations found malnourished children may have lower protection against rotavirus diarrhea hospitalizations than well-nourished children. On a population level, rotavirus vaccines are less protective in high child mortality settings. Methods: We analyzed rotavirus vaccin(...)

malnutrition; stunting; immunization; vaccination; diarrhea

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Identification of Novel TERT Promoter Mutations in Chronic Hepatitis B-Induced HCC Patients in Burkina Faso

Zongo, V.S., Zhou, Y.M., Djigma, F.W., Roamba, E., Yonli, A.T., Sorgho, A.P., Barro, O., Somda, S.K., Compaore, T.R., Sanou, M., Martinson, J.J., Traore, L., Chamcheu, J.C., Zongo, J.K., Lompo, O.M., Roberts, L.R., Borad, M.J., Nagalo, B.M. and Simpore, J.K.

Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the serious complications of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and constitutes a major global public health problem. Several factors contribute to the development of this cancer, the genetic aspect of which is linked to mutations in genes such as the human telomerase reverse transc(...)

CHC, Chronic Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, TERT Promoter, Burkina Faso

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Abundance, diversity, resting and blood- feeding behaviours of malaria vectors in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Hyacinthe K. TOE, Aboubacar SOMBIE, Sibidi TIABONDOU, Nicolas ZANRE, Awa GNEME, Athanase BADOLO

Malaria remains a public health concern in Burkina Faso, as in most sub-Saharan African countries. A better control of Anopheles mosquito, vectors of this disease, requires an understanding of vector species composition and their behaviour. The study aims to identify malaria vector species, assess their resting behaviour, and evaluate their tr(...)

Malaria, Anopheles diversity, Blood-feeding and resting behaviour, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Strengthening Arboviral Epidemic Response Through Entomological Surveillance: Insights from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Zouéra Laouali, Hadidjata Kagoné, Thérèse Kagoné, Louis Robert Wendyam Belem, Hamadou Konaté, Ali Ouari, Alidou Zango, Saidou Ouedraogo , Raymond Karlhis Yao , Watton Rodrigue Diao , Olivier Manigart , Adoul-Salam Ouédraogo, Abdoulaye Diabaté , Olivier Gnankiné and Moussa Namountougou

Abstract Arboviral diseases are emerging public health challenges in Burkina Faso, largely driven by the proliferation of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the environment. Effective surveillance of arbovirus circulation is critical to inform interventions. From August 2022 to June 2023, we implemented a comprehensive entomological surveillance(...)

dengue; chikungunya; yellow fever; virus; detection; real-time PCR; mosquito; Bobo-Dioulasso

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Isolation, characterization and evaluation of the Growth-Promoting Properties of rhizosphere bacteria in tomato plants in Burkina Faso

Bintou, BARRO Massiribi, OTOIDOBIGA Cécile Harmonie, BATIONO Kévin Stanislas, SAWADOGO Moïse, SOME Ernest, WONNI Issa, and MAIGA Ynoussa

Soil degradation is a major constraint on agricultural productivity. However, the use of rhizobacteria as biofertilizers. Enabling the sustainable recovery of infertile soils. The objective of this study is to evaluate the plant growth-promoting properties of rhizobacteria from tomato plants, for using as biofertilizers. To this end,(...)

Tomato, rhizobacteria, biofertilizer, soil degradation, Burkina Faso.

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Assessing flood risks in Burkina Faso’s urban centers using bias-corrected projected extreme precipitation data from CMIP6 models

Songuiyamina Bienvenue SANDAMBA; Wenceslas SOMDA; Marcel Bawindsom KEBRE; Antoine BERE

In the context of escalating climate change impacts, particularly intensified extreme precipitation and flood risks in West Africa, this study addresses Burkina Faso’s vulnerability to hydroclimatic extremes. Focusing on four representative cities Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Fada-N’Gourma and Ouahigouya across three climatic zones, the resear(...)

Extreme precipitation, CMIP6 models, Flood risk, Burkina Faso, Climate adaptation

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Réduction de la fécondité des adolescentes de 1993 à 2021 au Burkina Faso : les principaux facteurs explicatifs et mécanismes de changement

NABIÉ Douba, DABONÉ Issiaka et MILLOGO Roch Modeste

La fécondité des adolescentes a considérablement baissé, passantn de 149 ‰ en 1993 à 93 ‰ en 2021 au Burkina Faso. Malgré l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de diverses politiques et stratégies, ce niveau reste élevé. La maternité, lorsqu’elle survient avant le 20e anniversaire, est un obstacle pour le bien-être, l’éducation et l’emploi de l’ad(...)

adolescentes, fécondité, abstinence, contraception

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Towards an Ontology and Knowledge Graph-Based Recommendation Approach Enhanced with Large Language Models for Civil Service Recruitment in Burkina Faso

Wend-Panga Régis Cédric BÉRÉ, Yaya Traoré, P. Justin Kouraogo, Daouda Ouedraogo

Recruitment processes in the civil service often face challenges related to the management of competencies, complex regulatory rules, and the lack of explainability in selection decisions. To address these issues, we propose a hybrid recommendation approach that integrates a modular core ontology, a dynamic knowledge graph, and large language(...)

Knowledge engineering , Large language models , Systems architecture , Knowledge graphs , Ontologies , Resource management , Personnel , Sustainable development , Recommender systems , Recruitment

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