Publications by authors named "Toe Inoussa"
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- The study analyzed the prevalence of co-infections with parasites in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients compared to non-TB participants in Bobo-Dioulasso from 2019 to 2021, finding a higher frequency of parasitic infections in the TB group (69.5% vs. 55.7%).
- Protozoal infections, especially by Entamoeba spp. and Cryptosporidium spp., were significantly more prevalent in TB+ patients, indicating a strong link between TB and certain types of parasites.
- Factors such as illiteracy, smoking, and inadequate hygiene practices (like not washing hands after defecation) were identified as potential contributors to parasite infections, suggesting a need for improved health
The effect of helminthiasis on host immunity is a neglected area of research, particularly in tuberculosis (TB) infection. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of helminthiasis on immunological and haematological parameters in newly diagnosed TB patients in Bobo-Dioulasso. After all biological analyses, we formed three subpopulations: group 1 ( = 82), as control, were participants without helminthic or complex infection (-/Helm-), group 2 ( = 73) were TB patients without helminthic infection (+/Helm-), and group 3 ( = 22) were TB patients with helminthic infection (+/Helm+).
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