Mucocutaneous manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ‐infected patients in Nouakchott, Mauritania
ConclusionMucocutaneous lesions occur throughout the course of HIV infection, and dermatologic findings in Mauritanian HIV‐positive patients are similar to those of patients in other countries. Early detection of skin disorders in some patients may help establish the diagnosis of HIV and management of HIV‐associated diseases, limiting the cost of care in low‐resource countries. (Source: International Journal of Dermatology)
Source: International Journal of Dermatology - September 27, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Boushab M. Boushab, Fatim ‐Zahra Malick Fall, Taleb K. Ould Cheikh Mohamed Vadel, Mohamed L. Ould Cheikh Melaïnine, Mohamed V. Maazouz, Mamoudou Savadogo, Leonardo K. Basco Tags: Tropical Medicine Rounds Source Type: research
Heterogenity of Echinococcus canadensis genotype 6 − the main causative agent of cystic echinococcosis in Birjand, Eastern Iran
In this study, G6 was the most common Echinococcus genotype. Genetic homogeneity of east, southeast and central Iranian G6 and its low genetic diversity may be due limited mobility and contact between humans and camels from other regions because of large, inhospitable deserts. (Source: Veterinary Parasitology)
Source: Veterinary Parasitology - September 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Plastic and other microfibers in sediments, macroinvertebrates and shorebirds from three intertidal wetlands of southern Europe and west Africa.
Abstract
Microplastics are widespread in aquatic environments and can be ingested by a wide range of organisms. They can also be transferred along food webs. Estuaries and other tidal wetlands may be particularly prone to this type of pollution due to their particular hydrological characteristics and sewage input, but few studies have compared wetlands with different anthropogenic pressure. Furthermore, there is no information on microplastic transfer to secondary intertidal consumers such as shorebirds. We analysed intertidal sediments, macroinvertebrates and shorebirds, from three important wetlands alon...
Source: Environmental Pollution - August 7, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lourenço PM, Serra-Gonçalves C, Ferreira JL, Catry T, Granadeiro JP Tags: Environ Pollut Source Type: research
Prevalence and seasonal transmission of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school-aged children in Kaedi town, southern Mauritania
This study aimed to assess the influence of rainfall seasonality... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - July 26, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: N ’Guessan G C Gbalégba, Kigbafori D Silué, Ousmane Ba, Hampâté Ba, Nathan T Y Tian-Bi, Grégoire Y Yapi, Aboudramane Kaba, Brama Koné, Jürg Utzinger and Benjamin G Koudou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus-Specific Antibody Detection in Cattle in Mauritania
Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases)
Source: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases - June 12, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Forms of Stigma and Discrimination in the Daily Lives of HIV-Positive Individuals in Mauritania.
CONCLUSION: The forms of stigma can be sources of discrimination and are a major obstacle to reintegration and support of PLWHA. This creates a vicious circle that, on the one hand, leads to the suffering, marginalization, and isolation of PLWHA, and on the other hand, has deleterious effects on their family and social relationships, self-esteem and self-confidence.
PMID: 28567172 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open AIDS Journal)
Source: Open AIDS Journal - June 2, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Open AIDS J Source Type: research
Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the Arab world: impact of GDP and energy consumption.
CONCLUSIONS: In the Arab world, the countries with the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus are: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and UAE, whilst the countries with the lowest prevalence are Mauritania and Somalia. This prevalence was significantly associated with high GDP per capita and energy consumption. Arab states must incorporate diabetes preventive policies on a war-footing basis to minimize the burden of the disease.
PMID: 28387897 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 8, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research
Characterization of Plasmodium falciparum genes associated with drug resistance in Hodh Elgharbi, a malaria hotspot near Malian –Mauritanian border
The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms associated wit... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 5, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohamed Salem Ould Ahmedou Salem, Khadijetou Mint Lekweiry, Houssem Bouchiba, Aurelie Pascual, Bruno Pradines, Ali Ould Mohamed Salem Boukhary, S ébastien Briolant, Leonardo K. Basco and Hervé Bogreau Source Type: research
Retrospective review of Surgical Availability and Readiness in 8 African countries
Conclusions
There are important gaps in the surgical services in the 8 African countries surveyed. Efforts are therefore urgently needed to address deficiencies in the availability and readiness to deliver surgical services in these nations, and this will require commitment from multiple stakeholders. SARA may be used to monitor availability and readiness at regular intervals, which will enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and identify gaps and areas for improvement. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 5, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Spiegel, D. A., Droti, B., Relan, P., Hobson, S., Cherian, M. N., O'Neill, K. Tags: Open access, Global health, Surgery Research Source Type: research
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in urban Bo, Sierra Leone, and in the 16 countries of the West Africa region
ConclusionsIt is important for hospitals and clinics across West Africa to increase their ability to diagnose, monitor, and treat type 2 diabetes in urban and rural areas. (Source: Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews)
Source: Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews - March 1, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Abu James Sundufu, Cecil N. Bockarie, Kathryn H. Jacobsen Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
[Evaluation of malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Optimal-IT ® pLDH along the Plasmodium falciparum distribution limit in Mauritania].
[Evaluation of malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Optimal-IT® pLDH along the Plasmodium falciparum distribution limit in Mauritania].
Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2016 Dec 29;:
Authors: Ba H, Ahouidi AD, Duffy CW, Deh YB, Diedhiou C, Tandia A, Diallo MY, Assefa S, Lô BB, Elkory MB, Conway DJ
Abstract
Performance of the malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) OptiMal-IT® was evaluated in Mauritania where malaria is low and dependent on a short transmission season. Slide microscopy was considered as the reference method of diagnosis. Febrile patients with suspected malaria were recruited from si...
Source: Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique - January 1, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Bull Soc Pathol Exot Source Type: research
Use of FTA( ®) card methodology for sampling and molecular characterization of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in Africa.
Use of FTA(®) card methodology for sampling and molecular characterization of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in Africa.
Exp Parasitol. 2016 Dec 22;:
Authors: Boué F, El Berbri I, Hormaz V, Boucher JM, El Mamy AB, Traore A, Fihri OF, Petavy AF, Dakkak A, Umhang G
Abstract
Cystic echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by the cestode Echinococcus granulosus widely distributed in Africa. Monitoring of this parasite requires access to cyst samples on intermediate hosts observed at the slaughterhouse. In order to facilitate sampling in the field and analysis, the French Nati...
Source: Experimental Parasitology - December 21, 2016 Category: Parasitology Authors: Boué F, El Berbri I, Hormaz V, Boucher JM, El Mamy AB, Traore A, Fihri OF, Petavy AF, Dakkak A, Umhang G Tags: Exp Parasitol Source Type: research
Evaluation of asthma control among children in the Maghreb and sub-SaharIan Africa
Conclusion: Asthma control remains unsatisfactory in our countries. The level of asthma control impacts directly the life quality of the children. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Iraqi, B., Mahraoui, C. Tags: 7.2 Paediatric Asthma and Allergy Source Type: research
Acute kidney injury in a shepherd with severe malaria: a case report.
We report a case of oliguric renal injury associated with malaria in a 65-year-old shepherd. Clinical manifestations included anemia, oliguria, and elevated creatinine and urea. The rapid diagnostic test for malaria and microscopic examination of blood smears were positive for P. falciparum. On the basis of this, the patient was diagnosed as having acute kidney injury as a complication of severe malaria. The patient was treated for malaria with intravenous quinine for 4 days, followed by 3 days of oral treatment. Volume expansion, antipyretic treatment, and diuretics were administered. He also had two rounds of dialysis af...
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - October 28, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis Source Type: research
Le kyste hydatique r énal primitif: Une première observation mauritanienne
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2016 Source:African Journal of Urology Author(s): T.I. Boudhaye, M.M. Taleb Jiddou, T. Mohamed, B. Salem, C. Jdoud L’hydatidose est une affection parasitaire rare qui sévit à l’état endémique dans certains pays du bassin méditerranéen. La localisation rénale est rare et n’existe que dans 2 à 3% des formes viscérales. En Mauritanie, cette pathologie est extrêmement rare, nous rapportons une première observation d’une localisation rénale de l’hydatidose dans cette région ouest africaine. Hydatid disease is endemic in some Mediterranean countries. Ki...
Source: African Journal of Urology - October 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
