Cholera is re-emerging as an infectious disease with an increase in its overall incidence in Africa since 2008. To analyze the epidemiological aspects of the cholera outbreak in endemic areas in Benin. The study is a retrospective investigation on [...]
In this study, the wastewater from the Departmental Hospital Center of Atacora in Benin was characterized and then treated with activated carbon/potassium permanganate (AC/KMnO4) composite in a fixed bed column system. The AC/KMnO4 composites with [...]
The aims of this study were focused on the preparation of the Moringa oleifera seeds protein-polyaluminum chloride composite coagulant that improves the coagulation process of organic matters and pathogenic bacteria. The performance of M. oleifera [...]
Objectif. Mesurer l’importance de la contamination bactérienne de l’environnement de soins et le taux d’observance de l’hygiène des mains (HDM) par le personnel de santé, pour évaluer les risques de transmission croisée au sein de l’hôpital. Matériel [...]
The main aim of this study is to evaluate the microbiological quality of yoghurt and two types of dèguè (couscous and millet) sold in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi. Samples of dairy products were collected in 15 schools of Abomey-Calavi and Cotonou from [...]
SINA HAZIZ [3], MOUSSE WASSIYATH [2], TOHOYESSOU MAJOIE GÉROXIE [1], BADE FARID [4], BOTON CHÉDRAC A. [5], AHOUISSOU OSWALD R. [6], ADJANOHO ADOLPHE [0], BABA-MOUSSA LAMINE SAÏD [0],
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) remain a major public health concern. The aim of this study was to characterize potential pathogenic bacteria isolated in high-risk infectious services at the University Hospital Center of Suru-Léré in Benin. [...]
DEGBEY CYRIAQUE [1], QUENUM ROSINE OLGA [2], MOUSSE WASSIYATH [3], SINA HAZIZ [4], SOCOHOU AKIM [5], HOUNSINOU ERIC [6], BABA-MOUSSA LAMINE SAÏD [6], BANKOLE HONORÉ SOUROU [0],
Background and Objective: Crabs fished in Southern Benin are often distributed in the markets without any means of conservation or processed in very poor hygienic conditions exposing them to pathogens that can cause foodborne diseases to consumers. T [...]
BOKO KADOÉITO CYRILLE [1], YAMBODE ALIDA MELAINE [2], SESSOU PHILIPPE [3], TOUGAN P. ULBAD [4], AGUIDISSOU OSCAR NESTOR [5], KOMAGBE GWLADYS [6], KPODEKON TCHOKPONHOUE MARC [7], FAROUGOU SOUAÏBOU [8],
Traditional Wagashi cheese and fermented cow milk are among the most popular dairy products appreciated by people from Benin, Niger, and the neighboring region. These products are the main source of protein in the diet of the low-income population in [...]
SESSOU PHILIPPE [1], KEISAM SANTOSH [2], TUIKHAR NGANGYOLA [3], GAGARA MARIAMA [4], FAROUGOU SOUAÏBOU [5], JEYARAM KUMARASWAMY [6],
Maintaining the freshness of shrimp is a concern to shrimp stakeholders. To improve shrimp quality management, it is of importance to evaluate shrimp spoilage characteristics. Therefore, microbiological, sensory, and chemical changes of naturally c [...]
D. SYLVAIN DABADE [1], HOUNHOUIGAN DJIDJOHO JOSEPH [5], AZOKPOTA PAULIN [3], ZWIETERING MARCEL H. [6], DEN BESTEN HEIDY M.W. [2], NOUT M.J. ROBERT [0],
The spoilage activity of Pseudomonas psychrophila and Carnobacterium maltaromaticum, two tropical shrimp (Penaeus notialis) spoilage organisms, was assessed in cooked shrimps stored at 0 to 28 °C. Microbiological, chemical and sensory analyses were [...]
DABADÉ D. SYLVAIN [1], AZOKPOTA PAULIN [2], NOUT M.J. ROBERT [3], ZWIETERING MARCEL H. [5], HOUNHOUIGAN DJIDJOHO JOSEPH [4], DEN BESTEN HEIDY M.W. [6],