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Forensic aspects of sexual assaults examined at the Department of Forensic Medicine of the University Hospital Center of Bogodogo, Burkina Faso

W.N. Ramdé, S. Bagré, R. Kagambèga, A. Tall, B. Doudoulgoua, B. Sawadogo, P.W. Compaoré

Introduction: Sexual assaults are a global issue and remain a major concern in African countries. They raise significant medico-legal challenges. This study, conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine of CHU-B, aimed to investigate the epidemiological, clinical, and medico-legal aspects of sexual assault victims received. Materials an(...)

Keywords: Sexual assaults; Victims; Rape; Perpetrators

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Watershed-Based Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Ecosystem Management in Burkina Faso

TRAORE Sidnoma Abdoul Aziz, KARAMBIRI Sheila Médina, Nikiema Sanata, Compaoré Hyacynthe

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of Burkina Faso, employing a large proportion of the population and contributing significantly to national GDP. However, this sector faces critical challenges, notably rapid soil degradation, declining fertility and the increasing vulnerability of farming systems to climate var(...)

Burkina Faso, land degradation, sustainable land management, SWC/SDR techniques, watershed approach

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Electrochemical Investigation of the Ferri/Ferrocyanide Redox Couple on EDTA-Carbon Paste Electrodes

Ollé Rodrigue Kam; Abdoulkadri Ayouba Mahamane; Corneille Bakouan; Boubié Guel

This study focuses on evaluating the electrochemical behavior of the ferri/ferrocyanide redox couple [Fe(CN)₆3-/Fe(CN)₆4-] on EDTA-modified carbon paste electrodes, with the aim of developing a sensitive electrochemical sensor for the detection of trivalent and hexavalent chromium Cr(III,VI). EDTA, a complexing agent well known for its str(...)

EDTA, Electrochemical, Ferri/Ferrocyanide, Voltammetry, Carbon Paste Electrode

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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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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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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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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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Comparative efficiency assessment of polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and thin-film photovoltaic technologies under Burkina Faso’s climatic conditions

Serge Dimitri BAZYOMO 1, Célestin MANIRAKIZA , Alfred BAYALA , Abdoulaye OUEDRAOGO and Emmanuel LAWIN

This study provides a comparative assessment of the performance of monocrystalline silicon(mono-Si), polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si), and thin-film amorphous silicon (a-Si) photovoltaic modules under Burkina Faso’s distinct climatic zones. Using long-term satellite derived irradiation and temperature data from 1994 to 2015, system conversion(...)

Monocrystalline silicon PV technologies; Polycrystalline silicon PV technologies; Thin-film a–Si PV technologies; Efficiency; Performance Ratio; Climatic regions; Burkina Faso

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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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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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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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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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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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