Knowledge and practices of traditional management of child malnutrition and associated pathologies in Benin
Child malnutrition is a major public health challenge, affecting millions of children worldwide, with alarming proportions of children under five in Benin. The complexity of managing this condition is increase... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ahamid é Carel Sosthène Vissoh, Jean Robert Klotoé, Lauris Fah, Eric Agbodjento, Hornel Koudokpon, Eskyl Togbe, Souad Saïdou and Victorien Dougnon Tags: Research Source Type: research

Detection of DENV-1, DENV-3, and DENV-4 Serotypes in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, and Epidemic Risk in the Departments of Oueme and Plateau, South-Eastern Benin
Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, Ahead of Print. (Source: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases)
Source: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases - April 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Germain Gil Padonou Alphonse Keller Konkon David Mahouton Zoungb édji Albert Sourou Salako Arthur Sovi Olivier Oussou Aboubakar Sidick Juv énal Ahouandjinou Linda Towakinou Razaki Oss é Lamine Baba-Moussa Martin Codjo Akogb éto Source Type: research

Advanced in immunological monitoring of HIV infection: profile of immune cells and cytokines in people living with HIV-1 in Benin
Immune cells and cytokines have been linked to viremia dynamic and immune status during HIV infection. They may serve as useful biomarkers in the monitoring of people living with HIV-1 (PLHIV-1). The present w... (Source: BMC Immunology)
Source: BMC Immunology - April 20, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Yaou Pierrot Assogba, Adefounke Prudencia Adechina, Edmond Tchiakpe, Odilon Paterne Nouatin, Ren é K. Kèkè, Moussa Bachabi, Honoré Sourou Bankole and Akadiri Yessoufou Tags: Research Source Type: research

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, and Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Residents in Nursing Homes - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, October 2023-February 2024
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024 Apr 18;73(15):339-344. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7315a3.ABSTRACTNursing home residents are at increased risk for developing severe COVID-19. Nursing homes report weekly facility-level data on SARS-CoV-2 infections, COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among residents to CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network. This analysis describes rates of incident SARS-CoV-2 infection, rates of incident COVID-19-associated hospitalization, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage during October 16, 2023-February 11, 2024. Weekly rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection ranged from 61.4 to 13...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - April 18, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: David Franklin Kira Barbre Theresa A Rowe Hannah E Reses Jason Massey Lu Meng Philip Dollard Heather Dubendris Molly Stillions Lindsay Robinson Jacques W Clerville Kara Jacobs Slifka Andrea Benin Jeneita M Bell Source Type: research

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, and Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Residents in Nursing Homes - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, October 2023-February 2024
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024 Apr 18;73(15):339-344. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7315a3.ABSTRACTNursing home residents are at increased risk for developing severe COVID-19. Nursing homes report weekly facility-level data on SARS-CoV-2 infections, COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among residents to CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network. This analysis describes rates of incident SARS-CoV-2 infection, rates of incident COVID-19-associated hospitalization, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage during October 16, 2023-February 11, 2024. Weekly rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection ranged from 61.4 to 13...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - April 18, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: David Franklin Kira Barbre Theresa A Rowe Hannah E Reses Jason Massey Lu Meng Philip Dollard Heather Dubendris Molly Stillions Lindsay Robinson Jacques W Clerville Kara Jacobs Slifka Andrea Benin Jeneita M Bell Source Type: research

Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin
In conclusion, it would be imperative to revitalize the snakebite reporting system in order to have better epidemiological data and to develop a sustainable national strategy for the control and management of snakebite envenomation.PMID:38623180 | PMC:PMC11018376 | DOI:10.1155/2024/8357312 (Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ay ékotchami Jacques Dossou Adand é Belarmain Fandohan Timothy Omara Jean-Philippe Chippaux Source Type: research