Publications by authors named "Mamadou Y Boiro"
The Zika virus (ZIKV) is a widespread mosquito-borne pathogen. Phylogenetically, two lineages of ZIKV are distinguished: African and Asian-American. The latter became the cause of the 2015-2016 pandemic, with severe consequences for newborns.
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- Q fever is a zoonotic disease causing symptoms like fever and muscle pain, and can lead to serious complications like endocarditis.
- A study in the Republic of Guinea monitored the presence of the bacteria causing Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) in ticks from small mammals and cattle.
- Results showed a notable presence of the bacteria, with 7.2% of tick samples testing positive, indicating that ticks are key transmitters of Q fever in the region, highlighting the need for monitoring efforts.
In 2021, a patient died from Marburg virus (MARV) disease in Guinea and it was the first confirmed case in West Africa. The origin of the outbreak has not been identified. It was revealed that the patient didn't travel anywhere before the illness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntraerythrocytic protozoan parasites from the genera Babesia and Theileria may infect a wide range of animals and humans. The purpose of this study was to detect the 18S ribosomal RNA gene of Babesia spp. and Theileria spp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRhipicephalus microplus is an ixodid tick with a pantropical distribution that represents a serious threat to livestock. West Africa was free of this tick until 2007, when its introduction into Benin was reported. Shortly thereafter, further invasion of this tick species into other West African countries was identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNgari virus is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus Orthobunyavirus (Peribunyaviridae family). This virus is pathogenic to humans and causes severe illness. Ngari virus is present in several African countries, including Madagascar.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUse of antivenoms for the treatment of envenomation by Elapidae snakes in Guinea, Sub-Saharan Africa.
J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis
March 2013
Background: In Guinea Elapids are responsible for 20% of envenomations. The associated case fatality rate (CFR) ranged 15-27%, irrespective of treatment.
Results: We studied 77 neurotoxic envenomations divided in 3 groups: a set of patients that received only traditional or symptomatic treatments, and two other groups that received either 2 or 4 initial vials of Antivipmyn® Africa renewed as necessary.