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View article: Status and prospects of seasonal malaria chemoprevention among children in Sahelian countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Status and prospects of seasonal malaria chemoprevention among children in Sahelian countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
In areas with seasonal malaria transmission, seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) involves giving children a three-day course of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine once a month during the transmission season. This strategy has bee…
View article: The National Burden of Influenza‐Associated Respiratory Illness Among Children Aged <5 Years in Niger, 2015–2018
The National Burden of Influenza‐Associated Respiratory Illness Among Children Aged <5 Years in Niger, 2015–2018 Open
Background Influenza contributes substantially to severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, few countries have estimated influenza disease burden, especially middle and low‐income countries. Burd…
View article: Climatic factors driving influenza transmission in Sahelian area: A twelve-year retrospective study in Niger (2010–2021)
Climatic factors driving influenza transmission in Sahelian area: A twelve-year retrospective study in Niger (2010–2021) Open
The relationship between influenza transmission and climate has many public health implications, particularly on the occurrence of epidemics and disease severity. Environmental factors such as temperature, wind and humidity can influence t…
View article: Osteitis pubis in athletes: How should it be treated during professional competition?
Osteitis pubis in athletes: How should it be treated during professional competition? Open
Introduction Osteitis pubis, also known as pubalgia, is a mainly chronic injury, very common, which significantly affects the career of athletes, mainly men and young athletes, reappearing repeatedly because it occurs in an area that is co…
View article: Comprehensive management of osteitis pubis in high performance sports
Comprehensive management of osteitis pubis in high performance sports Open
Osteitis pubis was described as a painful inflammation of the pubic symphysis, common in athletes who performed repetitive movements such as kicking, turning and changing direction. Symptoms included pain in the front of the pelvis, radiat…
View article: ISABB Journal of Health and Environmental Sciences
ISABB Journal of Health and Environmental Sciences Open
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View article: First report of V1016I, F1534C and V410L kdr mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in Aedes aegypti populations from Niamey, Niger
First report of V1016I, F1534C and V410L kdr mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in Aedes aegypti populations from Niamey, Niger Open
Background Ae . aegypti is the vector of important μ arboviruses, including dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever. Despite not being specifically targeted by insecticide-based control programs in West Africa, resistance to insecticide…
View article: First Detection of the West Nile Virus Koutango Lineage in Sandflies in Niger
First Detection of the West Nile Virus Koutango Lineage in Sandflies in Niger Open
West Nile virus (WNV), belonging to the Flaviviridae family, causes a mosquito-borne disease and shows great genetic diversity, with at least eight different lineages. The Koutango lineage of WNV (WN-KOUTV), mostly associated with ticks an…
View article: The epidemiology of seasonal influenza after the 2009 influenza pandemic in Africa: a systematic review
The epidemiology of seasonal influenza after the 2009 influenza pandemic in Africa: a systematic review Open
Background: Influenza infection is a serious public health problem that causes an estimated 3 to 5 million cases and 250,000 deaths worldwide every year. The epidemiology of influenza is well-documented in high- and middle-income countries…
View article: Examination of the daily drinking patterns and their relationships with alcohol dependence symptoms among adult users in Burkina Faso
Examination of the daily drinking patterns and their relationships with alcohol dependence symptoms among adult users in Burkina Faso Open
Background: The alcohol consumption level is rising in Burkina Faso, which has the highest prevalence of heavy drinking in West Africa. This study used daily alcohol intake levels to explore drinking behaviors in regard to the days of the …
View article: Some evidence that seasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ has an effect on blood stage antibody responses and pre-erythrocytic stage of Plasmodium falciparum infections in Niger.
Some evidence that seasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ has an effect on blood stage antibody responses and pre-erythrocytic stage of Plasmodium falciparum infections in Niger. Open
Background: In endemic areas, children develop slowly and naturally develop anti-Plasmodium antibodies and become semi-immune. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine + amodiaquine (SPAQ) is a new strategy to …
View article: Some evidence that seasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ did not have effect on antibodies response against pre-erythrocyte stage but on the blood-stage in Niger.
Some evidence that seasonal malaria chemoprevention with SPAQ did not have effect on antibodies response against pre-erythrocyte stage but on the blood-stage in Niger. Open
Background: In endemic areas, children develop slowly and naturally anti-Plasmodium antibodies and become semi-immune. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine + amodiaquine (SPAQ) is a new strategy to reduce m…
View article: Molecular detection of respiratory pathogens among children aged younger than 5 years hospitalized with febrile acute respiratory infections: A prospective hospital‐based observational study in Niamey, Niger
Molecular detection of respiratory pathogens among children aged younger than 5 years hospitalized with febrile acute respiratory infections: A prospective hospital‐based observational study in Niamey, Niger Open
Background and Aims In Niger, acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are the second most common cause of death in children aged younger than 5 years. However, the etiology of ARI is poorly understood in the country. This study aims to describ…
View article: Epidemiology of Bacterial Meningitis in the Nine Years Since Meningococcal Serogroup A Conjugate Vaccine Introduction, Niger, 2010–2018
Epidemiology of Bacterial Meningitis in the Nine Years Since Meningococcal Serogroup A Conjugate Vaccine Introduction, Niger, 2010–2018 Open
Background In 2010, Niger and other meningitis belt countries introduced a meningococcal serogroup A conjugate vaccine (MACV). We describe the epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in Niger from 2010 to 2018. Methods Suspected and confirmed…
View article: Risk factors associated with Streptococcus pneumonia carriage in children under five years old with acute respiratory infection in Niger
Risk factors associated with Streptococcus pneumonia carriage in children under five years old with acute respiratory infection in Niger Open
These results can be helpful to understand the dynamics of pneumococcal nasopharyngeal colonization; they confirm the interest of vaccinating infants before the age of 3 months with appropriate vaccine to prevent spread nasopharyngeal colo…
View article: First occurrence of Rift Valley fever outbreak in Niger, 2016
First occurrence of Rift Valley fever outbreak in Niger, 2016 Open
Rift Valley fever ( RVF ) is a mosquito‐borne viral zoonosis causing abortions and high mortality among animals, whereas in humans, the disease is usually mild or asymptomatic. In September 2016, the Republic of Niger declared the first RV…
View article: Outbreak of Hepatitis E Virus Infection in Displaced Persons Camps in Diffa Region, Niger, 2017
Outbreak of Hepatitis E Virus Infection in Displaced Persons Camps in Diffa Region, Niger, 2017 Open
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in developing countries is associated with poor hygiene, lack of clean drinking water, and inadequate sanitation. In this study, we report the first case investigation and describe the present situation of…
View article: Bacterial meningitis in Niger: an analysis of national surveillance data, 2003-2015
Bacterial meningitis in Niger: an analysis of national surveillance data, 2003-2015 Open
Overall, the epidemiological trends of the BM in Niger were dynamic. The emergence of NmC strains suggests that there may be an urgent need for serogroup C containing vaccines in Niger in the coming years.
View article: Antimicrobial status of salmonella meningitis in Niger
Antimicrobial status of salmonella meningitis in Niger Open
Salmonella meningitis prognosis is poor and the choice of adequate antibiotic therapy is difficult in developing countries where laboratory testing is not accessible. This study aimed to evaluate, the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of s…
View article: Mortality and Morbidity of Urban Road Traffic Crashes in Africa: Capture-Recapture Estimates in Bamako, Mali, 2012
Mortality and Morbidity of Urban Road Traffic Crashes in Africa: Capture-Recapture Estimates in Bamako, Mali, 2012 Open
Our estimates are in line with available literature data from low-income countries. While more cases were reported by health facilities than by police forces, we believe that an effective surveillance system should not be based solely on m…
View article: Survival Factors of Motorcycle Ambulances Made in BoboDioulasso, Burkina Faso, West Africa
Survival Factors of Motorcycle Ambulances Made in BoboDioulasso, Burkina Faso, West Africa Open
Introduction: Motorcycle Ambulances (MA) have been used for rural urgencies in Burkina Faso, West-Africa, since 1976.320 MA were built, between 1984and 2013, in Bobo-Dioulasso, second town of the country located in its Western part.The mai…