Publications (513)
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Efficiency of Ultra-Violet (UV) Water Treatment Systems in Packaged Water Production Companies of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Isolated Bacteria
Bernard Ouédraogo, Roukiatou Traoré, Oumar Traoré, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Adama Sawadogo, Ousmane Traoré, Elie Kabré, Cheikna Zongo
Among water treatment techniques, UV rays are mainly used to disinfect packaged drinking water. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of water disinfection by UV rays in packaged water production companies in the city of Ouagadougou. Fifty-four (54) packaged water samples were taken from 27 companies in the city of Ouag(...)
Antibiotic resistance, Bacteria, Antibiotics, Water disinfection, Ultra violet, Production (economics), Environmental science, Microbiology, Biology, Environmental engineering, Materials science, Optoelectronics
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Seroprevalence and risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in middle-sized cities of Burkina Faso: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Adama Sana, Élodie Djemaï, Philippe De Vreyer, Thomas Thivillon, Hermann Badolo, Abdramane Berthé, Dramane Kania
BACKGROUND: Since March 2020, COVID-19 has evolved from a localized outbreak to a global pandemic. We assessed the seroprevalence of COVID-19 in three towns in the Centre Sud region of Burkina Faso. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in three middle-sized cities in Burkina Faso's Centre Sud region, from June to Ju(...)
COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, seroprevalence, risk factors, serological testing, IgM and IgG antibodies, medium-sized cities, Burkina Faso, gender differences, overweight, older adults, drinking water sources, underreporting of infections, COVID-19 prevention measures, manga, PO, population vulnerability, preventive measures, Virus testing, SARS CoV 2, Serology, Pandemics, COVID 19, Cities, Towns
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Évaluation de la qualité bactériologique et physico-chimique des eaux de puitsde la ville de Dédougou, Burkina Faso
Issiaka KARAMBIRI, Amana METUOR DABIRE, Bassibila ZOUNGRANA, N. Stanislas Dimitri MEDA, Bernard OUEDRAOGO
La démographie galopante des villes africaines en général et Dédougou en particulier, entraine des problèmes d’approvisionnement en eau potable. Cette situation oblige les habitants à utiliser l’eau des puits qui ne présente aucune information sur sa qualité bactériologique et physicochimique. C’est dans ce cadre que l’objectif de cette étude(...)
eau de puits, qualité bactériologique, qualité physico-chimiques, pollution, Dédougou
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Comprehensive assessment of heavy metal pollution of agricultural soils impacted by the Kalsaka abandoned gold mine and artisanal gold mining in northern Burkina Faso
Baonipouo Anselme Metoman Dabiré and Aboubakar Sako
In this study, the environmental quality of agricultural soils around the Kalsaka abandoned gold mine was evaluated. A total of 117 samples including industrial mine wastes, topsoil, and control soil were collected in and around the mine, and their heavy metal concentrations were determined using ICP-MS after aqua regia digestion. Except for Z(...)
Artisanal gold mining, Ecological risks, Heavy metals, Industrial gold mine, Pollution indices
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Do users of skin-lightening products recognize their consequences? A socio-anthropological study on awareness of skin depigmentation consequences among female users in Burkina Faso
Abdramane Berthé
Abstract Skin depigmentation’s sociocultural and health impacts are widely studied. This socio-anthropological study in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, involving 46 women, explores their awareness of both positive and negative effects of skin-lightening products. Ethical standards guided the research, which included a literature review and in-de(...)
skin whitening products, depigmentation, women's health, self-esteem, social status, skin diseases, sun sensitivity, purchase decision, sociocultural factors, Burkina Faso
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Prevalence of β-lactamase genes and integrons among multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp recovered from food samples in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Adama Patrice Soubeiga , Dissinviel Stephane Kpoda, Oumar Traoré, Cheikna Zongo, Aly Savadogo
The resistance of Gram-negative bacteria to β-lactam antibiotics occurs mainly by the production of β-lactamases. The aim of this work was to evaluate the presence of β-lactamase genes and integrons in multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates recovered from food. Susceptibility to antibiotics was determined using the agar diffusion method. Detection(...)
E. coli Salmonella spp. Antimicrobial resistance genes Integron FOOD
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Perceptions des éleveurs sur les maladies vectorielles et zoonotiques liées à l’élevage urbain à Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Hien DFdS, Pagabeleguem S, Pooda SH, Zonon K, Sanou Hawa, Somda MB, Dabiré D
Urban livestock keeping is a current practice in many African cities such as Bobo- Dioulasso in Burkina Faso. This practice is not without consequences for the population's health. The main objective of this study was to contribute within the context of the "One Health" approach, to effective fight against arthropod-borne diseases in Bobo-Diou(...)
Perceptions des éleveurs, arthropodes vecteurs de maladies, risque sanitaire, élevage urbain, Bobo-Dioulasso
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Wildfire Management Strategies and Ecosystem Resilience in Ghana’s Savannah Ecological Zone Amidst Climate Change: A Systematic Review of Literature
Aline Mwintome Naawa; Fousseini Folega; Amos Kabobah; Kangbéni Dimobe; Kperkouma Wala
Understanding the interplay between wildfire management strategies and ecosystem resilience is crucial in the context of climate change, especially in vulnerable regions like Ghana's savannah ecological zone. This systematic literature review aims to synthesize the existing body of work on wildfire management strategies, assess the state of ec(...)
Wildfire Management, Ecosystem Resilience, Savannah, Climate Change, Ghana.
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Cartographie du massif bauxitique de Foulou par photo-interprétation en 3D (Centre-Nord du Burkina Faso)
Benjamin SAWADOGO, Wilédio Marc-Emile BONZI, Kalidou TRAORE
Dans cette étude, nous proposons une méthode de cartographie géologique et minière basée sur la photo-interprétation en 3D avec des images satellitaires de haute résolution spatiale. Cette méthode se révèle être une approche résiliente pour la cartographie dans les pays sahéliens où les observations de terrain sont limitées à cause de l'insécu(...)
Cartographie, Photo-interprétation 3D, bauxite, altération, géomorphologie, Burkina Faso
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Evaluation of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of Annona senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae) leaves aqueous extract in rats and mice
Ignace Koussoubé, Filkpièrè Léonard Da, Paténéma Sawadogo , Basile Tindano , Albert Soudré , Balé Bayala
Annona Senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae) is a medicinal plant used to treat many pathologies, including inflammatory diseases and pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of Annona Senegalensis leaves aqueous extract in mice and rats. The analgesic activity was evaluated using the acetic acid(...)
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Annona Senegalensis, Rats, Mice
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Hydrothermal Alteration Associated with the Kiaka World-Class Gold Deposit (Burkina Faso, West Africa)
Benjamin Sawadogo, Gounwendmanaghré Hubert Zongo, Wilédio Marc-Emile Bonzi, Kalidou Traore, Sâga Sawadogo, Ousseni Yameogo, Ousmane Bamba, Guy Franceschi
This paper aims to show the relationships between hydrothermal alteration, deformation and gold mineralization in the main area of the Kiaka deposit. The Kiaka gold deposit is located in the South-central of Burkina Faso in the Tenkodogo volcano-sedimentary belt. Mineralization is primarily hosted by amphibolite, mylonitized quartz microdiorit(...)
Gold Deposit, hydrothermal alteration, deformation, geochemistry, Burkina Faso
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Occurrence of Vibrio cholerae in fish and water from a reservoir and a neighboring channel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Oumar Traoré , Outi Martikainen, Anja Siitonen, Alfred S. Traoré, Nicolas Barro, Kaisa Haukka
Introduction: Vibrio cholerae is a human pathogen and natural inhabitant of aquatic environments. In this study, we surveyed the occurrence
of V. cholerae in fish harvested from a reservoir that receives discharges from the population in Ouagadougou through several channels.
Methodology: A total of 238 fish and 80 water samples were analyzed(...)
channel; fish; Ouagadougou; reservoir; Vibrio cholerae; water.
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Urban climate resilience in Africa: a review of nature-based solution in African cities' adaptation plans
Razak Kiribou, Sintayehu Djene, Bobe Bedadi, Elie Ntirenganya, Julius Ndemere & Kangbéni Dimobe
Cities are globally exposed to climate change effects, which revealed that 55% of the world's population is at risk. Despite their low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, African cities are paying the highest cost of the threats caused by climate change due to their rapid urban community growth, high population density, and inadeq(...)
Nature-based solutions · African Union agenda · Sustainable cities · Climate resilience · Africa
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Phenotypic diversity of rice bean collection [Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi et Ohashi] in Burkina Faso based on quantitative traits
Zinmanké COULIBALY, Antoine Barro, Wend-Pagnagdé Félicien Marie Serge ZIDA, Tudwendsida Joseph Nanama
Ricebean (Vigna umbellata) is a multipurpose legume known for its richness in protein, minerals and vitamins. It is a plant used in soil protection and as green manure with nutritious fodder. Although very important, rice bean is a neglected and underutilized grain legume. In Burkina Faso, few studies have been carried out on this crop of in(...)
Vigna, Biology, Agronomy, Botany
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An ecotoxicological view on malaria vector control with ivermectin-treated cattle
Heinrich AP, Pooda SH, Porciani A, Zela L, Schinzel A, Moiroux N, Roberge C, Martina M-S, Courjaud A-L, Dabiré KR, Römbke J, Düring R-A, Mouline K
Malaria remains an enduring challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, aecting public health and development. Control measures can include the use
of insecticides that target adult Anopheles mosquitoes transmitting
the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite. Such mosquitoes can also bite livestock, allowing vector populations to be maintained at levels(...)
Ivermectin, Ecotoxycology, malaria vector