Publications (2307)
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Anti-motilities and anti-biofilm effects of Ageratum conyzoides L. methanol extract
Eli Compaoré, Moussa Compaoré, Vincent Ouédraogo, Ablassé Rouamba, Alimata Bancé, Mignini R. Dofini, Martin Kiendrebeogo
Background: Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide because of antibiotic resistance. Ageratum conyzoides is one of the antimicrobial medicinal plants that is being used to fight various multi-resistant pathogenic bacteria in Burkina Faso.
Aim: The aim was to promote safe medicinal use of A. conyzoides by highli(...)
Ageratum conyzoides, antioxidant, biofilm, motility, swimming, swarming, twitching, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli,
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Physico-chemical and Nutritional Characterization of Dried Mangoes Consumed in Chad for Better Post Harvest Valorization
Al-lamadine Mahamat *, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman , Alhadj Markhous Nazal , Brahim Adoum Ahmat , Ali Haroun , Mbaigolmem Beral Valery , François Tapsoba , Azabadji Ashu Evariste Leonce , Bakaranga Via Issakou a and Abdelsalam Tidjani
Place and Duration of Study: Food Sciences and Nutrition Research Laboratory (LARSAN), Faculty of Human Health Sciences, University of N’Djamena BP1117, Chad; between February 2022 and April 2023.
Methodology: Dried mangoes were collected from five localities (Doba, Bebedjia, Koumra, Moundou, and Bongor) were labeled DbaA, Bja, Mdou, Kmr, an(...)
Physico-chemical properties; dried mangoes; production area; Chad
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Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Pathogenic Enterobacteria Strains from Three Biotopes in the City of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Sanhitouo Charlemagne Dabiré , Marius K Somda , Léon W Nitièma , Dinanibè Kambiré , Samiratou Kiemtoré , Serge Théophile Soubeiga , Abdou Azaque Zouré , Konan Kouakou Toussaint Yao, Tegwindé Rebeca Compaoré , Henri Gautier Ouedraogo , Mamoudou H Dicko
Purpose: The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae is a public health problem in tropical countries such
as Burkina Faso. Antibiotic resistance could be identified using a variety of approaches. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of
pathogenic enterobacteria strains from three sources, as well as their(...)
pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae, biotopes, resistance, antibiotics, Burkina Faso
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Study of the correlation between antibiotic résistance genes -Susceptibility prophiles and biotopes of enterobacteria in Burkina FASO
Sanhitou charemagne, Marius k Somda , Dinanibé Kambiré , Abdou Azaque zouré , Tani Sagna , Tegwindé Rebeca compaoré , Samiratou Kiemtoré , Mamoudou H. DICKO
This study aimed to evaluate the role of resistance genes in the development of antibiotic resistance and to assessthe impact of two factors, namely environment and seasonal climate variations, on the prevalence of these genes.The methodological approach involved animal products (eggs, milk, fish), human sources (urine, feces), and theenvironm(...)
Enterobacteria, resistance genes, biotopes, seasons, Burkina Faso
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Evaluation of the post-selection nutritional composition and levels of compounds with antinutritional effects of cashew (Anacardium occidental L.) accessions selected for productivity improvement
Judith Nomwend´e Semporé , Sanogo Bougma , Elisabeth Rakisewend´e Ou´edraogo, Windmi Kagambega c, Edwige Bahanla Oboulbiga d, Windpouiré Vianney Tarpaga , Laurencia Toulsoumd´e Songr´e-Ouattara , Mamoudou Hama Dicko
The cashew almond (Anacardium occidentale L.) offers numerous nutritional advantages. However, cultivation
conditions would influence the nutritional composition of cashew almonds. This study aimed to assess the
nutritional composition and the levels of compounds with antinutritional effects of the selected cashew almonds
for productivity i(...)
Cashew almonds , Mineral content, Amino acid content, Antinutritional factor (phytates and tannins) , Accession group , Non-communicable diseases , Digestibility
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Grilling Meat Technology and Sanitary Risk along the Production Chain in Chad
Denis Erbi, Abdelsalam A. Doutoum, Hama Cisse, Hamadou Abba, Aly Savadogo
Grilled meat has a prominent place in our diet for nutritional and dietary reasons. The scarcity of jobs and the procession of unemployment among young Chadians have given grilled meat a real economic boost. The lack of mastery of technologies and abusive consumption of grilled meat would be responsible for diseases as food poisoning, gout, ca(...)
Grilling technology, sanitary risk, production chain, food poisoning and bacterial, fungal contamination, food quality, Chad
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A comprehensive study on attiéké vending and consumption in three main cities of Burkina Faso
Diéni I, Bagré TS, Bako E, Nikiema MEM,Tapsoba F, Zongo O, Traoré KA, Dembélé R, Savadogo EH, Nikiema PA and Barro N.
Street vended foods are developed in West African countries offering a variety of meals to populations. Attiéké is a local popular street vended food widely consumed in Burkina
Faso. Street food vending is operated by actors without knowledge of good hygienic practices leading to foodborne infections. Therefore, this study was carried out to(...)
Attiéké, Seller, Consumer, Good hygienic practices, Street food, Burkina Faso
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NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF CHLOROPHYLL AND MINERAL ELEMENTS IN WHEATGRASS
Malina VISTERNICU, Viorica RARINCA, Ionel MIRON, Fatima Zahra KAMAL, Samson GUENNE, Alin CIOBICA
Wheatgrass (WG) is a food derived from the plant Triticum aestivum and is considered a powerful health food with various benefits for human health.
Due to its high concentration of essential nutrients, including chlorophyll and a wide range of minerals, it has become a superfood. This review explores the nutritional benefits of WG, focusing(...)
wheatgrass, chlorophyll, nutritional benefits, minerals, mental health
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Effect of sowing dates on the growth and seed production of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] during the off season in Burkina Faso
Mahamadi Hamed Ouédraogo; Moumouni Konaté; Tounwendsida Abel Nana; Ibrahim Aslam Yves Diallo;, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo; Mahamadou Sawadogo
Okra is a widely cultivated traditional vegetable in Burkina Faso. Its fruits are rich in micronutrients, vitamins, fiber, and mucilage, making it an essential dietary supplement. Despite its potential, okra cultivation faces challenges due to the limited availability of quality seeds. This study aimed to identify optimal sowing dates for prod(...)
Sowing dates; Okra genotypes; Seed production; Burkina Faso
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Assessment of mycotoxins in infant flour and their decontamination in raw material during production processes in Ouagadougou
Léa K. A. Bayala‑Yaї · Philippe A. Nikièma, · Bazoin S. R. Bazié,· Fulbert Nikièma, · Jacques Simpore
The infant flours produced in Burkina Faso are essentially a mixture of cereals and legumes. These raw materials are fre
quently contaminated with mycotoxins which pose a huge food safety and public health threat. The objective of this study
was to determine mycotoxin levels in raw materials and infant flours in Ouagadougou and to investiga(...)
Decontamination · Food processing · Food safety · Infant flours · Mycotoxins
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Potential distribution of Detarium microcarpum under different climate change scenarios in Burkina Faso
Adama Taonda, Issouf Zerbo, Sié Sylvestre Da, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré , Anny Estelle N’Guessan , Justin N’Dja Kassi , Adjima Thiombiano
Climate change and human activities are major drivers influencing species distribution, posing significant challenges for woody species that provide essential ecosystem goods and services. Therefore, a thorough understanding of climate impacts on species distribution is crucial for more effective management. This study aims to assess the effec(...)
Detarium microcarpum, Climate change, Species distribution models, Suitable areas, Burkina Faso
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Opilia amentacea Roxb (Previously Opilia celtidifolia (Opiliaceae) Guill. Perr.): A Review.
Ollo Youl* , Gérard Josias Yaméogo , Ernest N. Sombié , Sibidou Yougbaré ,Rainatou Boly , Adama Hilou* , Maminata Traoré/Coulibaly
The genus Opilia (Opiliaceae) includes only two species: amentacea and campestris. Opilia amentacea Roxb. (O. amentacea), also called Opilia celtidifolia Guill. & Perr) is a West African woody climber plant, a heavily-branched shrub or tree up to 10 m. O. amentacea grows in fringing forests and savannah, often on anthills. It is widespread fro(...)
Opilia amentacea; phytochemistry; pharmacological properties; review
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Impact of climate, land management and harvesting patterns on the ecological traits and the population structure of Pterocarpus lucens in West African semi-arid areas
Issouf Zerbo , Larba Hubert Balima , Reginald Tang Guuroh, Adjima Thiombiano
Multipurpose woody plant species experience severe pressure owing to human overexploitation, land management and climate change. In response to their inability to cope with environmental disturbances in their natural range, some species such as Pterocarpus lucens migrate to more suitable areas. To better conserve P. lucens, this study examined(...)
Biological age classes, Unstable populations, Threatened, Reforestation, Conservation, Burkina Faso
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Ichthyoplankton Population in the Estuaries and Mangroves of Sangaréah Bay
Ousmane Sangaré, Adama Oueda, Yabyouré Marc-Florent Sawadogo, Ahmed Guissé, Fanta Touré
This study concerns the density and biomass of the ichthyoplankton population in the estuaries and mangroves of Sangaréah Bay. The study resulted in the inventory of 5938 individuals divided into 20 families and 30 species, more dominated by the Carangidae, Clupeidae and Sciaenidae, which each account for 10% of the species total population. A(...)
Estuaries, Mangroves, Sangaréah Bay, Ichthyoplankton Species
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Asthénozoospermie totale : une anomalie rare des spermatozoides-Etude de cas au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bogodogo, Burkina Faso
OUEDRAOGO Rakissida Alfred, OUEDRAOGO Rakiswendé Alexis, AWEH Adjongba Bruno, OUEDRAOGO Sidziguin, OUEDRAOGO Halidou, AOUE Abnondjoua Achille, SABO Yacouba, YAMEOGO Noé, IDANI Boureima, AZONBAKIN Simon, LAMIEN/SANOU Assita, OUEDRAOGO Aimé Sosthène, LOMPO Olga Mélanie.
Introduction : L’asthénozoospermie totale ou complète est une anomalie rare de la mobilité des spermatozoïdes caractérisée par leur immobilité totale. Le diagnostic repose sur la réalisation du spermogramme qui met en évidence des spermatozoïdes immobiles mais cependant avec une vitalité non nulle. Cette pathologie est à l’origine d’une infert(...)
asthénozoospermie totale, spermogramme, infertilité, Burkina Faso