Publications by authors named "Coumba Diouf"

Article Synopsis
  • - The Grand Magal of Touba (GMT) poses risks of infection for pilgrims, with a study conducted examining the circulation of resistant bacteria among attendees between 2018 and 2021.
  • - Out of the pilgrims studied, 31.4% acquired pathogenic bacteria, predominantly Escherichia coli, and 36.2% gained resistance genes, indicating a concerning trend in antibiotic resistance.
  • - The findings suggest that pilgrims are at increased risk for acquiring specific resistance genes, particularly CTX-M A, and highlight the need for future surveillance of resistant bacteria and related infections in such gatherings.
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Background: Malaria elimination efforts can be undermined by imported malaria infections. Imported infections are classified based on travel history.

Methods: A genetic strategy was applied to better understand the contribution of imported infections and to test for local transmission in the very low prevalence region of Richard Toll, Senegal.

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Introduction: Accessibility to innovative multiple myeloma therapies is limited in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to describe the diagnostic and evolutionary features observed during treatment of our patients with myeloma.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective, descriptive, analytical study (2005 - 2016) of patients with myeloma included in the study based on International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Criteria (2003,2014) at the Hopital Aristide Le Dantec (Senegal).

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