Publications (1288)
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In Vivo Diuretic Activity and Anti-Hypertensive Potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract by Inhibition of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Hypertension Precursor Enzymes
Abdoudramane SANOU KIESSOUN KONATÉ Lazare Belemnaba Hemayoro SAMA Kabakdé KABORE Roger DAKUYO Mathieu NITIEMA Mamoudou H. DICKO Prof.
Aqueous extracts of calyx from Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) (roselle) are highly appreciated for their nutritional and therapeutic effects, especially as anti-hypertensive substances. This study aimed to evaluate their anti-hypertensive potential through an in vitro inhibition assay of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and hypertension precursor(...)
Hibiscus sabdariffa, angiotensin-converting enzyme, diuretic activity, hypertension
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Development of new assessment approach: a macroinvertebrates-based biotic scoring system to assess the health of riverine ecosystems in the Sahel area in Burkina Faso (West Africa),
I Kaboré, L Sawadogo, V Bancé, L Tampo, S Sanogo, A Ouéda, O Moog & AH Melcher
To address ongoing threats from human pressures and climate changes, water managers and users require a visual tool that provides accurate information about the health of waterbodies for decision making. However, there is a lack of less sophisticated methods, such as biotic scoring, to assess the health of rivers in West Africa. To bridge this(...)
: biotic indices, bioassessment, ecological integrity, rivers
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Study of the Physicochemical, Nutritional and Microbiological Quality of Toedo Candies Produced in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Adama Sawadogo, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Hama Cissé, Blandine O. Oussale, Querène M.A. Badoun, Sandaogo Sawadogo, Fulbert Nikiéma, Cheikna Zongo, Abdelsalam Tidjani and Aly Savadogo
In Burkina Faso, the pulp of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is mainly used to produce fruit juices or candies called toedo candies. Teodo candies are produced and sold in the markets and popular with the people. However, there is little data on the physicochemical, nutritional and microbiological characteristics of teodo candies produced(...)
Teodo candies, physicochemistry, microbiology, micronutrients
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Schistosomosis in Burkina Faso: review on 60 years’research
Adama ZIDA, Thierry K. GUIGUEMDE, Marcel P. SAWADOGO, Chanolle TCHEKOUNOU, Issiaka SOULAMA, Cheick S. BARRY, Mohamadou SIRIBIE, Florian MARKS, Ibrahim SANGARÉ, Bamba SANATA
Schistosomosis is a common neglected helminthic disease in the tropics and sub-tropics particularly in
sub-Saharan countries including Burkina Faso. It is the second world parasitic endemic disease after malaria. The two prevalent species infecting human in Burkina Faso are Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni which cause respectiv(...)
schistosomosis, bilharziosis, Schistosoma, Bulinus, Biomphalaria
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Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Patients Received at the Biochemistry Unit of the Charles de Gaulle Pediatric University Hospital in Ouagadougou
Fabienne Marie Soudre, Arnaud Kouraogo, Alice Kiba, Ollo Da, Mahutin Benoîte Hounhoui6, Diema Nadia Karama, Seraphine Mano, Denis Claude Drabo, Augustin Kyetega, Raoul Karfo, Elie Kabre, Jean Sakande,
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease represents a major public health burden worldwide. Research and management of risk factors contribute to the prevention of these diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dyslipidemia in the biochemistry unit of the Charles De Gaulle Pediatric University Hospital (CHUP-CDG) in Ouagadou(...)
Dyslipidemia, Lipid Profile, Lipid Abnormalities, Prevalence, Burkina Faso
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Evaluation of anti-arthritic activity of aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius (SM.) bruce fruits on freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats
DA Filkpièrè Léonard,TINDANO Basile*, BALLO Mahamadou , KOUSSOUBE Ignace , SOUDRE Albert , BAYALA Balé* , BELEMTOUGRI G. Raymond
Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the joints that leads to severe bone destruction. Plants can help relieve these diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-arthritic effect of aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruit on chronic Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. Materials and Methods(...)
Sarcocephalus latifolius, rats, Anti-arthritis, complete Freund’s adjuvant
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Molecular Identification of Mycobacterium Strains Responsible of Bovine Tuberculosis Cases in Bobo-Dioulasso slaughterhouse, Burkina Faso
Mariétou Konate, Aminata Fofana, Yacouba Kouadima, Aboubakar Sidiki Ouattara, Adama Sanou
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is an endemic zoonosis significantly affects animal health in Burkina Faso. The primary causative agent is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis ) complex, mainly M. bovis . Cattle are considered
as natural reservoir of M. bovis . However, in Burkina Faso, the circulation of these strains remains poorly underst(...)
Bovine Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, Molecular Identification, Cattle Population
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Effect of greywater treated by horizontal subsurface flow wetlands planted with Chrysopogon zizanioides and Andropogon gayanus on the germination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seeds under Sahelian climate
COMPAORÉ Cheik Omar Tidiane, MAIGA Ynoussa, NAGALO Issa, SAWADOGO Mamady, ZONGO Sandrine, MIEN Oumarou, NIKIEMA Mahamadi, OUILI Amidou, MOGMENGA Iliassou, OUATTARA Cheik Ahmed Tidiane, MIHELCIC James, OUATTARA S. Aboubakar
Greywater reuse for agricultural irrigation may contribute to reduce pressure on scarce freshwater sources and the use of chemical fertilizers in Sahelian countries. However, treatment methods that reduce the harmful effects of untreated greywater are essential for sustainable agriculture. This study aims to evaluate greywater treatment capaci(...)
Arid region, Constructed wetlands, Gardening, Greywater treatment, Removal efficiencies, Restricted irrigation
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Microbiological evaluation and possible origins of the microbial contamination of vegetables in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
BOGNINI Hanseni , KAGAMBEGA Assèta , TIENDREBEOGO Bertrand , SAWADOGO Abdallah and BARRO Nicolas
This study aimed to contribute to the health safety of widely consumed vegetables in Ouagadougou by
investigating the potential contamination of onion, tomato, cucumber and lettuce with pathogenic
microorganisms. A survey was conducted, involving 102 producers in fields, 102 vendors in markets,
and 205 consumers. The most commonly consum(...)
Convenience vegetables, Escherichia coli, evaluation, microbial contamination, Salmonella
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Effet des fréquences d’irrigation et de la date de semis sur les réponses agrophysiologiques du niébé
Adama Pascal Kihindo*, Edmond Dondassé, Badoua Badiel, Gérard Zombré
Objectif : Cette étude vise à identifier des variétés de niébé utilisant moins d’eau qui pouvent être
cultivées en saison sèche froide au Burkina Faso.
Méthodologie et résultats : Ainsi, l’étude de l’influence de différentes dates de semis sur la
physiologie du niébé a été faite selon un dispositif en blocs de Fisher à quatre répétitions de(...)
Niébé ; productivité ; transpiration ; indice de récolte
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Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Meningitis by PCR and the Problem of Isolating the Causative Bacterial Agents by Culture in Burkina Faso.
I. Tondé, J. Tranchot-Diallo, D. Kambiré, A. Ky-Ba, M. Tamboura, D. O. Kaboré, R. Paré, M. Zongo, M. Sanou, M. Salou, F. Aké, A. S. Ouédraogo, I. Sanou, L. Sangaré, R. Ouédraogo-Traoré.
In Burkina Faso, meningitis is epidemic, pneumococcus, meningococcus and Haemophilus influenzae are the most implicated. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ABM characterized by PCR and culture in order to highlight the low yield of the culture. This is a prospective study on 26 health districts of surveillance between 2016 a(...)
Burkina Faso;, CSF, ; Haemophilus influenzae, ; meningitis, meningococcus;, pneumococcus.
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Technological, physico-chemical and microbiological characterization of local plant-based infusions produced in Burkina Faso
François Tapsoba, Tiodjio Somé Rosine Edwige, Boureima Kagambèga, Sylvain S. Rouamba, Bakary Tarnagda, Cheikna, Zongo, Aly Savadogo
Cette étude a porté sur l’évaluation de la technologie de production des infusions à base de citronnelle, de kinkéliba et de feuilles de moringa ainsi que la qualité de la matière première utilisée à cette fin.
Pour ce faire, des échantillons provenant de différents fabricants au Burkina Faso ont été prélevés pour des analyses microbiologiqu(...)
Infusions, local plants, technology, quality
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Supporting of biodiversity in Sahelian arid areas: Case of artificial lakes and macroinvertebrates
Idrissa KABORÉ , Victor BANCÉ and Rimwaodo Pierre SILGA
Protecting biodiversity is one of the challenges for achieving sustainable development. This protection requires a good knowledge of species richness and their habitats. It is why this study was conducted. It aimed to assess the diversity of macroinvertebrates in five artificial waterbodies, in order to determine their role in conserving biodi(...)
Reservoir; Biodiversity; Hotspot; Macroinvertebrates; Sahelian area
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Analysis of the nutritional composition and organization of school meals in the province of Kadiogo in Burkina Faso: challenges and prospects
Compaore W. R. Ella Marie Michèle, OUEDRAOGO Ousmane, TIATOU Souho, BENGALY Marcel D., SIMPORE Mamouna P. , DICKO Mamoudou H.
Face aux pénuries alimentaires et à la précarité, les repas scolaires sont un moyen efficace d'encourager les élèves à fréquenter l'école et à y rester, et de lutter contre les carences nutritionnelles. Malheureusement, il existe des goulets d'étranglement à identifier et à résoudre.
L’objectif de l’étude était d’analyser la composition des r(...)
Repas scolaires, Cantine, Ration alimentaire, Enfants d'âge scolaire, Micronutriments
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Supporting of biodiversity in Sahelian arid areas: Case of artificial lakes and macroinvertebrates
KABORE Idrissa, BANCE Victor, SILGA Rimwaodo Pierre
Protecting biodiversity is one of the challenges for achieving sustainable development. This protection requires a good knowledge of species richness and their habitats. It is why this study was conducted. It aimed to assess the diversity of macroinvertebrates in five artificial waterbodies, in order to determine their role in conserving biodi(...)
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