Publications by authors named "A OUATTARA"
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
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand)
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global health concern linked to liver disease and cancer, with research focusing on genetic factors that affect its evolution.
- Recent studies highlighted the ECM1 gene, specifically two polymorphisms (rs3834087 and rs3754217), which may influence HBV pathogenesis, particularly in an African cohort analyzed in this research.
- The study found that the heterozygous genotype of rs3754217 appears to protect against chronic hepatitis, suggesting that certain genetic variations may impact the severity of the disease in infected individuals.
The respiratory tract harbours microorganisms of the normal host microbiota which are also capable of causing invasive disease. Among these, Neisseria meningitidis a commensal bacterium of the oropharynx can cause meningitis, a disease with epidemic potential. The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining respiratory health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: to study risk factors for mortality in SAM children within the first 72 hours of hospitalization.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on data from 0-59-month-old SAM children hospitalized from June 1th, 2016, to May 31th, 2019, at CHUSourô Sanou of Bobo-Dioulasso. A logistic regression was performed to determine risk factors for death.
Article Synopsis
- Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children, leading to many emergency visits and hospitalizations, and its prevalence is rising worldwide.
- A study conducted over one year identified 105 asthmatic patients, primarily aged 2-5, with a significant number of attacks occurring in December, largely triggered by smoke and humidity.
- Improving education for children with asthma and their families, along with standard management protocols, can help reduce asthma-related health issues.