Search Results - "Bassene, Hubert"
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Risk of mosquito-borne diseases in pilgrims to the grand Magal de Touba in Senegal
Published in Journal of travel medicine (07-07-2024)“…The largest Muslim religious gathering in West Africa is celebrated every year in Senegal. The event, known as the ‘Grand Magal de Touba’ (GMT), marks the…”
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Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 virus among pilgrims at the 2022 Grand Magal of Touba
Published in Journal of travel medicine (05-09-2023)“…Among pilgrims departing from two villages in South Senegal who participated to the event, 45% had respiratory symptoms and 7% acquired SARS-CoV-2…”
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Role of plants in the transmission of Asaia sp., which potentially inhibit the Plasmodium sporogenic cycle in Anopheles mosquitoes
Published in Scientific reports (28-04-2020)“…Biological control against malaria and its transmission is currently a considerable challenge. Plant-associated bacteria of the genus Asaia are frequently…”
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Molecular investigation and phylogeny of species of the Anaplasmataceae infecting animals and ticks in Senegal
Published in Parasites & vectors (22-10-2019)“…Our study aimed to assess the diversity of the species of Anaplasmataceae in Senegal that infect animals and ticks in three areas: near Keur Momar Sarr…”
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Tick-borne relapsing fever Borreliosis, a major public health problem overlooked in Senegal
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (22-04-2021)“…Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is the most common vector-borne bacterial disease in humans in West Africa. It is frequently clinically confused with…”
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First report of natural Wolbachia infection in wild Anopheles funestus population in Senegal
Published in Malaria journal (06-11-2018)“…Until very recently, Anopheles were considered naturally unable to host Wolbachia, an intracellular bacterium regarded as a potential biological control tool…”
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Rickettsia felis-associated uneruptive fever, Senegal
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-07-2010)“…During November 2008-July 2009, we investigated the origin of unknown fever in Senegalese patients with a negative malaria test result, focusing on potential…”
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Tick-borne relapsing fever borreliosis, rural senegal
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-05-2011)“…Detecting spirochetes remains challenging in cases of African tick-borne relapsing fever. Using real-time PCR specific for the 16S rRNA Borrelia gene, we found…”
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An Earliest Endosymbiont, Wolbachia massiliensis sp. nov., Strain PL13 from the Bed Bug ( Cimex hemipterus ), Type Strain of a New Supergroup T
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (29-10-2020)“…The symbiotic are the most sophisticated mutualistic bacterium among all insect-associated microbiota. -insect relationship fluctuates from the simple…”
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The Grand Magal of Touba was spared by the COVID-19 pandemic
Published in International journal of infectious diseases (01-04-2021)“…•COVID-19 in Senegal.•Mass gathering at The Grand Magal of Touba.•No significant increase in COVID-19 cases. In the context of the coronavirus disease-2019…”
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Common epidemiology of Rickettsia felis infection and malaria, Africa
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-11-2013)“…This study aimed to compare the epidemiology of Rickettsia felis infection and malaria in France, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa and to identify a common…”
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Coxiella burnetii in humans and ticks in rural Senegal
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (06-04-2010)“…Q fever is a worldwide zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii. Epidemiologically, animals are considered reservoirs and humans incidental hosts. We…”
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Biological Control of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: The Potential of Wolbachia-Based Interventions in an IVM Framework
Published in Journal of tropical medicine (01-01-2018)“…People living in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world face an enormous health burden due to mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever,…”
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Point-of-care laboratory of pathogen diagnosis in rural Senegal
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-01-2013)“…In tropical Africa, where the spectrum of the bacterial pathogens that cause fevers is poorly understood and molecular-based diagnostic laboratories are rare,…”
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A Listeria monocytogenes clone in human breast milk associated with severe acute malnutrition in West Africa: A multicentric case-controlled study
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (29-06-2021)“…Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major public health problem affecting children under the age of five in many low- and middle-income countries,…”
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Borrelia crocidurae infection in acutely febrile patients, Senegal
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-08-2014)“…As malaria cases in Africa decline, other causes of acute febrile illness are being explored. To determine incidence of Borrelia crocidurae infection during…”
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Tropheryma whipplei as a Cause of Epidemic Fever, Senegal, 2010-2012
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-07-2016)“…The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei, which causes Whipple disease in humans, is commonly detected in the feces of persons in Africa. It is also associated with…”
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Asymptomatic carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae detected by qPCR on the palm of hands of populations in rural Senegal
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-12-2018)“…Aside from malaria, infectious diseases are an important cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa and continue to pose major public health problems in African…”
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An Alternative Strategy of Preventive Control of Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in Rural Areas of Sine-Saloum, Senegal
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (07-09-2016)“…In Senegal, tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a major cause of morbidity and a neglected public health problem. Borreliosis cases commonly detected in two…”
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