Publications (1677)
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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa
Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh and Oumarou Ouédraogo
Livestock farming is one of the main socio-economic activities in West Africa, predominantly extensive and reliant on natural rangelands. In Burkina Faso, the pastoral zone creation process began in 1980 to sedentarize livestock farmers, reduce social conflict, and strengthen livestock production. Therefore, these areas were subjected to insti(...)
agropastoralism, atypical transhumance, pastoral zone, range shrinkage, Yallé
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Epidemiological situation of schistosomiasis in 16 districts of Burkina Faso after two decades of mass treatment
Dramane Zongo, Josiane Marie Agathe Tiendrebeogo , Wendegoudi Mathias Ouedraogo , Mohamed Bagayan , Sidwaya Hamed Ouedraogo, Clarisse Bougouma , Christophe Nassa, Mamadou Serme, Dieudonné Naré, Adama Zida, Ibrahim Sangaré, Micheline O. Ouedraogo, Patricia Houck, Steven Reid, Anna E. Phillips, Jennifer Magalong, Angela M.Weaver, Yaobi Zhang, Joseph Kouesyandé Soubeiga
After two decades of mass drug administration (MDA) for schistosomiasis in Burkina Faso,
an impact assessment was conducted in 16 health districts (HDs) between February 2023
to March 2024 to determine the epidemiological situation of schistosomiasis in schoolaged children and facilitate the decision for sub-district level treatment decision(...)
Schistosomiasis, school children, mass treatment, Burkina Faso
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Allometric models for estimating aboveground biomass and carbon stocks of the semi-arid savanna woody species, Detarium microcarpum Guill. et Perr.
Adama Taonda , Issouf Zerbo , Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traore, Fousseni Folega , Anny Estelle N'Guessan , Justin N'Dja Kassi , Adjima Thiombiano
Quantification of plant biomass and carbon is critical for the savanna species. The lack of accurate biomass tools is a challenge for the savanna species. Information on allometric equations is limited for Detarium microcarpum species. This study aimed to develop an allometric equation for the aboveground biomass of D. microcarpum across the t(...)
Aboveground biomass, Allometric model, Carbon stock, Detarium microcarpum, Savanna species
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Analyseur hématologique Sysmex XN-1000 : contribution de l’alarme « iRBC ? » dans l’orientation diagnostique du paludisme en zone endémique
Oumar Sourabié 1 Stéphane Sidbewendin Nana 2 Wenceslas N’faa Soma 1 Djima Fahriane Dora Koulybari 3 Jérôme Debus 4 Salam Sawadogo 5 Koumpingnin Nébié 5 Eléonore Kafando 1 5
Introduction
Les analyseurs d’hématologie cellulaire Sysmex XN-1000, largement utilisés au Burkina Faso, peuvent fournir des informations sur un accès palustre à partir de l’alarme « iRBC ? » déclenchée lors d’un hémogramme. Cette étude vise à évaluer la contribution de cette alarme dans l’orientation diagnostique du paludisme en zone d’end(...)
hématologie, alarme iRBC, paludisme, XN-1000, Burkina Faso
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Biochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties of Extracts From Four Food Plants Traditionally Used to Improve Drinking Water Quality in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso
Frederic Anderson Konkobo , Poussian Raymond Barry , Sandrine Zongo , Elisabeth Rakisewende Ouedraogo , Noelle Edwige Roamba , Roger Dakuyo , David Bazie, Balamoussa Santara , Mamounata Diao , Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Using local plant extracts in drinking water purification represents a sustainable alternative in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water consumption in rural areas. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of four local plant extracts used in rural areas of Burkina Faso to purify d(...)
antimicrobial activity; biochemical characterization; drinking water; food plants; quality
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Fecal carriage of carbapenemase and AmpC- β-lactamase producers among extended spectrum β-Lactamase-producing E. coli and Klebsiella spp. isolates in patients attending hospitals
Zakaria Garba ; Isidore J. O. Bonkoungou ; Namwin Siourimè Somda ; Magloire H. Natama ; Georges Somé ; Lassana Sangaré ; Nicolas Barro and Halidou Tinto
Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-PE), particularly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, have been consistently associated with treatment failure, high mortality and morbidity. The emergence of carbapenem resistance among ESBL-PE strains exacerbates the antimicrobial resistance. However, data are(...)
ESBL-PE, AmpC-β-lactamase, Carbapenemase, E. coli, Klebsiella
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Indigenous knowledge and uses of Ficus species in the Sudanian zone of Burkina Faso: Prospects for sustainable management of their natural resources
Youssouf Sawadogo, Prospère Sabo, Aboubacar-Oumar Zon, Blaise Kabré, Mamounata Belem, Amadé Ouédraogo
Background: In Burkina Faso, Ficus is one of the largest plant genera. However, its resource availability, populations status and uses which are crucial for the conservation of the species have not been sufficiently documented. This study aims to fill this gap of knowledge. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were carried out purposively from(...)
Locals’ perceptions, Ficus species diversity, Fig tree uses, Plant use value
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Seeds of sustainability: Unveiling the population dynamics of Carapa procera, Lophira lanceolata, and Pentadesma butyracea for adaptive oilseed value chains
Fanta Reine Sheirita Tiétiambou, Dimobe Kangbéni, Kolawolé Valère Salako, Benjamin Lankoandé, Amadé Ouédraogo
Carapa procera, Lophira lanceolata, and Pentadesma butyracea are important non-timber forest products providing species with promising value chains of their oils. To assess whether traditional uses of these species are sustainable, this study analysed their population structure and regeneration patterns in non-protected sites. Three sites wher(...)
Burkina Faso, Regeneration, Resources availability, Stability, Sustainable management
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Evaluation of the physicochemical and nutritional characteristics of carp fish (Tilapia nilotica) from Lake Fitri in Chad
Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Adama Sawadogo, Hama Cissé, Charles Parkouda, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Savadogo Aly
The carp fish (Tilapia nilotica) from lake Fitri in Chad is of significant commercial and economic interest both nationally and sub-regionally. However, the nutritional and physicochemical characteristics of this fish are not sufficiently documented. Thus, the present study aimed to carry out a nutritional and physicochemical characterization(...)
Tilapia nilotica, Characteristics physico-chemistry, Nutrition, Lake Fitri, Chad
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Insecticide resistant Anopheles from Ethiopia but not Burkina Faso show a microbiota composition shift upon insecticide exposure
Netsanet Worku, Antoine Sanou, Juliane Hartke, Marion Morris, Fatoumata Cissé, Salimata Ouédraogo, Madou Tapsoba, Nicola Vallon, Tewodros Debebe Akilu, Ligabaw Worku, Moussa Wamdaogo Guelbeogo & Victoria A. Ingham
Background
Malaria remains a key contributor to mortality and morbidity across Africa, with the highest burden in children under 5. Insecticide-based vector control tools, which target the adult Anopheles mosquitoes, are the most efficacious tool in disease prevention. Due to the widespread use of these interventions, insecticide resistance t(...)
Anopheles, Malaria, Microbiome, Insecticide resistance, Transcriptomics, Microbiota
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Impact of land use on the regeneration of Senegalia macrostachya in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Hassane Ouédraogo, Blaise Kabré, Benjamin Lankoandé, Anne Mette Lykke, Amadé Ouédraogo
aims to assess the impact of land use on the regeneration patterns of the species according to climate zones in Burkina Faso. A total of 193 rectangular plots were sampled in farmlands, fallows and protected areas across the Sudano-sahelian and Sudanian climate zones. The size and population parameters of juveniles, as well as the mechanisms o(...)
Agroforestry system, Senegalia macrostachya, Natural regeneration, Wild crop,Land use type, Climate gradient, Semi-arid environment
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Association between extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1) gene polymorphisms (rs3834087 and rs3754217) and Hepatitis B Virus evolution in an African cohort
Lassina Traore, Minane Nafissa Triande, Sidnooma Véronique Zongo, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Mousso Savadogo, Nouhoun Nignan, Marie Simone Traore, Tegwindé Rébéca Compaore, Denise P Ilboudo, Tani Sagna, Ina Marie Traore, Birama Diarra, Albert Théophane Yonli, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Augustin Tozoula Bambara, Roger Arsène Sombie, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simpore
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a significant cause of liver disease and cancer worldwide. Understanding the genetic factors influencing HBV evolution is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. Host genetic and environmental factors particularly influence the evolution of this infection. Recent studies have implicated(...)
Polymorphisms; Gene; ECM1; HBV; Burkina Faso
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Nutritious Raw Soumbala Seasoning: An Alternative for Its Valorization and Acceptability
Abel Tankoano, Kabakdé Kaboré, Mariam Coulibaly-Diakité, Namwin Siourimè SOMDA, Kerbou Isabelle Somé, Amadou Rouamba, Donatien Kaboré , Aly Savadogo and Hagrétou Sawadaogo-Lingani
A healthy diet is essential for the prevention of certain diseases. Therefore, it is essential to test the formulation of unprocessed or minimally processed foods. The aim of this study was to formulate a soumbala-based food with high nutritional and nutraceutical potential. Despite its recognised nutritional and nutraceutical importance, the(...)
Soumbala; spices; seasoning; formulation; nutritional quality; nutraceutical quality
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Impact of IYCF practices, as measured by national nutrition surveys from 2018 to 2022, on stunting and under-5 survival in Burkina Faso: a LiST analysis
Natacha Kere , Ella W. R. Compaore , Youssouf Keita 3, Daniel S. Ouedraogo , Souleymane Tirogo , Estelle A. Bambara , Z. Thierry Coulibaly , Mamoudou H. Dicko
The measured changes in the levels of infant and young child feeding
interventions included in this study led to a reduction in the number of cases of
chronic malnutrition in children under 6 months of age in the second scenario
projections. However, no cases of chronic malnutrition were prevented among
children in the 6–59 month age group(...)
children 0–5 years old, chronic malnutrition, impact, infant, IYCE, LiST, nutritional survey, stunting
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Impact of IYCF practices, as measured by national nutrition surveys from 2018 to 2022, on stunting and under-5 survival in Burkina Faso: a LiST analysis
Natacha Kere, Ella W. R. Compaore, Youssouf Keita , Daniel S. Ouedraogo , Souleymane Tirogo, Estelle A. Bambara , Z. Thierry Coulibaly and Mamoudou H. Dicko
Introduction: Burkina Faso is facing a serious public health problem of chronic malnutrition and mortality in children under the age of 5. To tackle this situation, a number of child nutrition interventions have been implemented. This study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on the nutritional status of children aged 0–5 years be(...)
children 0–5 years old, chronic malnutrition, impact, infant, IYCE, LiST, nutritional survey, stunting