Publications (10627)
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: Prediction of Antibiotic Resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae by Detection of Resistance Genes by Direct Quadruplex PCR in CSF from Patients with Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Issa Tondé, Juliette Tranchot-Diallo, Absatou Ky-Ba, Mamadou Tamboura, Raoul Paré, Mahamodou Sanou, Abdoul-Salam Ouédraogo, Idrissa Sanou, Rasmata Ouédraogo-Traoré
The bacterial etiology of meningitis in Burkina Faso is dominated by Neisseria meningitidis (Nm), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) and Haemophilus influenzae (Hi), which are used epidemically. Low culture yields make it difficult to obtain data on the susceptibility profile of these pathogens. In the absence of such data, this study of resistanc(...)
Pneumococcus, Gene-tetM, Gene-ermB, Gene-pbp2b, Gene-cat, Resistance
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Herbal medicines adulteration with erectile dysfunction pharmaceuticals in sub-Saharan Africa: call to strengthen regulatory measures
Kampadilemba Ouoba, Daniel Dori, Adela Ashie, Issiaka Soulama and Rasmané Semdé
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing record levels of informal use of herbal medicines by the population for primary health care, with prevalence rates of up to 90% in some countries. This situation is linked to the high cost of pharmaceuticals and the popular perception that natural remedies are harmless. Furthermore, the proportion of men suff(...)
herbal medicines, adulteration, safety surveillance, regulation, sub-Saharan Africa
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Factors associated with insecticide-treated mosquito nets utilization for malaria prevention in Burkina Faso: finding from cross-sectional household survey
Hermann Badolo, Hervé Hien, Aristide S. Hien, Serge M. A. Somda, Herman Bazié, Fidèle Y. Bacyé, Cheick O. Diallo, Alfred Tierno, Matilibou Guira & Nicolas Meda
Background
The World Health Organization recommends insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) as one of the main interventions to control malaria spread. The leading driver of this intervention is use of ITN; however, socio-demographic characteristics factors, access and possession of ITN could also influence its usage. Therefore, the present(...)
Insecticide-treated nets; Malaria prevention; ITN utilization; Associated factors; Cross-sectional study; Burkina Faso; Household survey
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso
Abdoulaye Hama Diallo, Seydou Ouattara, Jocelyne Valérie Gare, Salifou Bissala Saguirou, Jeoffray Diendéré, Blaise Siézanga Gnoumou, Maimouna Roseline Bamouni, Souleymane Ouédraogo
Abstract
Background/Objectives: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends
early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) as a beneficial practice for newborns
and their mothers. We conducted a breastfeeding study to estimate
prevalence of EIBF and to evaluate its associated factors in rural Burkina Faso.
Methods: We conducted a secondary a(...)
Early Initiation of Breastfeeding, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Burkina Faso
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Intraspecific variability among Lannea species reveals promising morphotypes and ethnotypes in the semi-arid savannas of Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Soumaϊla Savadogo, Anne Mette Lykke, Blandine Marie Ivette Nacoulma[, Balima Larba Hubert, Adjima Thiombiano,
Lannea species are among the fruit trees with high socio-economic importance in West Africa yet their intra-specific variability remains poorly studied, despite being essential for selection and domestication. This studyaimed to characterize morphotypes based on 60 traits and 399 trees of Lannea acida A. Rich., Lannea microcarpaEngl. & K. Krau(...)
ecotypes, intraspecific variation, interspecific variation, Lannea resilience
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ETUDE EXPERIMENTALE D UN SECHOIR SOLAIRE MIXTE APPLIQUEE AU SECHAGE DE LEGUMES ET FRUITS: EFFET DE LA NATURE DU PRODUIT SUR LA DUREE DE SECHAGE
Ladifata Mogmenga, Nebon Bado, Gilbert Nana, Thierry Sikoudouin Maurice Ky, Ayouba Niangao, Bouchaib Hartiti, Philippe Thevenin, Sie Kam, Joseph Dieudonne Bathiebo
En Afrique de l’Ouest, les vendeurs des produits agroalimentaires rencontrentdes difficultes à ecouler leurs marchandises. Pour eviter les pertes, ils ontrecours au sechage à l’air libre exposant ainsi les produits à diversescontaminations. Afin de palier à ces limites, des sechoirs solaires sont de nosjours developpes. Des etudes ont montre q(...)
Sechoir, Solaire, Legumes, Microorganismes, Deshydratation
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Draft of a national arthroplasty registry prototype in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Malick Diallo · Golo Seydou Barro · Sangouan Hyacinthe Samson Sanou · Massadiami Soulama · Rufin Zouma · Abdoul Kader Tapsoba · Souleymane Ouédraogo · Adama Sidibé · Narcisse M. Dabiré · Abdourahmane Ouangré · Ziemlé Clément Méda · Yitel Jonathan Sylvanus Bassinga · Delwendé Serges Romaric Kaboré · Adama Ouédraogo · Frank Mathurin Yaméogo · Anatole Jean Innocent Ouédraogo · Mamoudou Sawadogo · Mohamed Tall · Patrick W.H. Dakouré · La Sobucot
Introduction Medical registries are structured tools for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing clinical data for epidemiological purposes, as well as for improving patient care. In the field of orthopaedics, arthroplasty registries help monitor implant performance, identify complications, and standardize surgical practices. In Burkina Faso, de(...)
National registry · Joint prosthesis · Arthroplasty · Orthopaedic surgery · Burkina faso · Information system
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Palliative Care in Oncology in West African French- Speaking Countries: Current State
Abou Dao1, Ismael Coulibaly2, Ouattara Mohammed Dieudonné3, Asmaa El Azhari4, Souha Sahraoui4
Introduction: The majority of cancer patients in Africa are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease. The clinical burden of cancer and the need for palliative care are evident, particularly in Francophone West Africa. What is the state of palliative care in oncology in this region?
Method: Between October and December 2023, an anonymou(...)
Palliative Care, Oncology, West Africa, Healthcare Access
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Evaluation of Public Exposure to Gamma Radiation in Cotonou, Southern Benin
Houndetoungana, G. D. ; Fachinanb, O. H. ; Zinsou, M. B.; Adjadohoun, S. B. M. G ; Abogbo, G.; Awede, G.; Zoungrana, M. ; Amoussou-Guenou, K. M
The objective of this study is to assess public exposure to natural background gamma radiation in Cotonou, southern Benin, in West Africa. This is a cross-sectional
study with both descriptive and analytical aims, conducted from July to December 2024. The methodology involved continuous, georeferenced measurement of the ambient
gamma dose(...)
ambient dose equivalent rate, gamma radiation, georeferenced measurement, public radiation protection
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Aspects épidémiologiques, diagnostiques et thérapeutiques des cellulites cervico-faciales dans deux centres hospitaliers de Ouagadougou
Zaghré SE1*, Bambara CL2, Zaghré N1, Diallo AG2, Nao EM2, Ouédraogo T1, Sérémé M3, Ouédraogo BP1, Gyébré YMC2
Introduction : les cellulites cervico-faciales sont des infections sévères polymicrobiennes du tissu cellulo-adipeux de la face et du cou. Au regard de l’importance et de la gravité de cette affection, nous rapportons notre expérience dans deux centres hospitaliers afin de contribuer à améliorer sa prise en charge.
Méthodes : il s’est agi d’u(...)
cellulites cervico-faciales, épidémiologie, diagnostic, traitement.
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Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality of Different Infant Flours with Essential Micronutrients and Resilience to Infant Malnutrition
Prudence, Dounia, Bougma Sanogo, Waongo Blaise, Kabré Wendmintiri Jeanne d’Arc, Henry Sangaré Rokiatou, Nikiema Fulbert, Sama Ouambila, Ilboudo Inoussa, Tidjani Abdelsalam, and Savadogo Aly
Background: The human body needs essential micronutrients to function properly. Infants, who are constantly growing and developing, have significant nutritional needs. A balanced diet and protective nutrients will provide the elements necessary for their growth and harmonious development while protecting them from malnutrition.
Aims: The stud(...)
Infants, fortified infant flours, micronutrients, toxic contaminants, borderline malnutrition, Guera region
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Soins maternels kangourou: état des lieux de la mise en oeuvre dans le service de Pédiatrie du centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bogodogo
Tiendrebeogo. L Yugbaré Belemsaga D Bilgo A Ouédraogo P Sawadogo A Zagré N Ouédraogo S
Introduction: Les soins
maternels kangourou (SMK) sont
une alternative aux soins néonataux
conventionnels chez les nouveau-
nés de faible poids de naissance
(FPN).
Objectif: Etudier la mise en oeuvre
des soins maternels kangourou.
Patients et méthode: Nous avons
réalisé une étude descriptive à
collecte rétrospective de données
allan(...)
SMK, FPN, CHUBogodogo Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
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High Mortality Rate Among Children and Adolescents with Cancer Treated in Burkina Faso
Dahourou Désiré Lucien , Kalmogho Angèle , Kabore Rolande , Yonaba Caroline , Bouda Chantal , Bouda Charlotte , Zoungrana Chantal , Ouédraogo Flore , Kouéta Fla
Data on childhood cancer mortality are scarce in Burkina Faso. We estimated pediatric cancer mortality and identified its
associated factors at the Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital Center (CHUYO) in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). We
conducted a retrospective cohort study of children under the age of 15 admitted for cancer and treated at CH(...)
Childhood Cancers, Mortality, Associated Factors, Burkina Faso
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Evaluation de l’efficacité de la sous-irrigation par jarres en argile cuite pour la culture de l’oignon (Allium cepa L.) au Burkina Faso
Adama Ilboudo, Maria Pacelli, Fabio Malfatti, Patrizio Vignaroli, Ali Ouédraogo, Gildas Guiella, Daouda Guebre, Harouna Ouédraogo, Edmond Hien
Description du sujet. L’irrigation représente un levier important pour améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et la productivité agricole, en particulier dans les contextes arides du Burkina Faso.
Objectifs. Cette étude a pour objectif d’évaluer l’efficacité des jarres en argile cuite comme système de sous-irrigation pour la culture des oignons(...)
Agriculture, production, porosité du sol, irrigation
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Evaluation of Phytochemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activities of Terminalia avicennoides, Terminalia macroptera, and Argemone mexicana used as Traditional Medicine in Burkina Faso
Jotham Yhi-pênê N’DO, Harouna SORE, Safiatou SANOU, Paulin Wendsom SAVADOGO, Lidwine Ange Flora DIARRA, Assetou SAWADOGO, Farida Carelle Ariane KABORE, Guillaume SANOU bandMindiédiba Jean BANGOU
Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activities of Terminalia avicennoides, Terminalia macroptera, and Argemone mexicana, three plants used in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso.Study Design:This work is experimental research aiming to produce scientific information on the effecti(...)
Medicinal plants; phytochemistry; antimicrobials; malaria