Lamine Baba-Moussa

University of Abomey-Calavi | UAC · Faculty of Science and Technology (FAST)

Spices and aromatic plants are products of plant origin used in food. They are used for the preparation of remedies, for seasoning dishes or for preserving food. This review takes stock of the diversity of spices and aromatic herbs, the chemical composition, the different properties and forms of use of six spices and aromatic herbs commonly used in...

Introduction: The aims of this study were to determine the immune response and the anticoccidial activity induced by Moringa oleifera and Vernonia amygdalina leaves in rabbits infected with Eimeria magna and Eimeria media. Methods: Thirty-five-day-old rabbits, free from coccidia, were infested with 2.103 oocysts of Eimeria magna and Eimeria media,...

Staphylococci can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). These UTIs are among the significant causes of antibiotic resistance andthe spread of antibiotic-resistant diseases. The current study is aimed at establishing a resistance profile and determining thepathogenicity of Staphylococcus strains isolated from UTI samples collected in Benin. For thi...

Background and Objective: Nowadays, research on medicinal plants has intensified due to the diverse therapeutic potential of medicinal plants. The aim of this work is not only to go through the ethnobotanical knowledge of Sarcocephalus latifolius in Southern Benin but also to evaluate the antioxidant potential and toxicity of S. latifolius root ext...

: Given that cancer is a disease that is rampant in the world and especially in Africa where the population has enormous difficulty in treating it, plants are a safer and less expensive alterna-tive. Cassava is one of the plant species valued in Benin because of its numerous medicinal and nutritional virtues. This study evaluated the biological act...

This study aims to highlight the role of Panton and Valentine Leucocidin (PVL) in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from skin diseases in the peri-urban area of Benin. This study, conducted from November 2014 to December 2017, include 124 wound, abscess, furuncle, osteomyelitis and pyomyositis patients with staphylococcal in the commune of Zogbodomey....

Background: The emergence of insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes could undermine efforts to control arboviruses. The present study aims to assess in some communes of Southern Benin, the susceptibility level of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) to insecticides commonly used in public health, as well as mechani...

Background The emergence of insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes could undermine efforts to control arboviruses. The present study aims to assess in some communes of Southern Benin, the susceptibility level of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) to insecticides commonly used in public health, as well as mechanism...

Introduction: Propolis is a resinous natural substance collected by honeybees from buds and exudates of various trees and plants; it is widely accepted that the composi�tion of propolis depends on the phytogeographic characteristics of the site of collection. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical composition of ethano...

Background and Objective: The manufacturing technology of porridges can be used to improve not only the organoleptic and nutritional qualities but also the shelf life of the finished products. The aim of this study was to establish the traditional manufacturing process of eight cereal-based fermented porridges consumed in the North of Benin, West-A...

This study aims to characterize chemical groups of metabolites in extracts of Acanthospermum hispidum and Croton zambesicus, and to evaluate their anti-inflammatory activities and their immunomodulatory effect on two pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNFα and IL6). The phytochemical screening was done on the powders of both plants by staining and precipi...

Medicinal plants play a crucial role in the primary health care of the population in developing countries such as Benin. The national universities of Benin conduct research on the pharmacological , toxicological, and phytochemical properties of these plants, but the resulting knowledge often does not lead to the development of phytomedicines for th...

A loss of soil health is one of the major constraints to achieving agricultural sustainability. This decline is frequently due to the adoption of poor agricultural practices and the excessive use of chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides. The application of microbial inoculants to the soil or leaves represents one alternative approach to rev...

The main objective of the present study is to assess the preferences in terms of vertebrate hosts of Anopheles coluzzii, the main malaria vector in the pastoral area of Malanville, Benin, where rice cultivation and livestock are the main source of income for the populations. Adult mosquitoes were collected through pyrethrum spray catch, and human l...

Medicinal plants such as Senna italica are increasingly used for their purgative virtues to treat stomach aches, fever, and jaundice. This study aims to screen the phytochemical compounds and to assess the antioxidant activity in vitro and the acute oral toxicity in vivo of Senna italica leaves. Te plant was harvested, dried, pulverized, and preser...

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease involving complex pathogenesis which remains poorly investigated in developing countries. Indeed, mononuclear blood cells and cytokines play key role in the pathogenesis of the disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the monocluear blood cells and their cytokines pr...

Background Updated information on the distribution and abundance of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus is crucial to prepare African countries like Benin for possible arbovirus outbreaks. This study aims to evaluate the geographical distribution, the abundance, and the biting behaviors of these two vectors in Benin. Methods Three sampling techniqu...

Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae), the wild variety of bitter melon, and Morinda lucida Benth (Rubiaceae) were commonly used as a popular folk medicine in Benin. This study aimed to appreciate the ethnopharmacological knowledge and evaluate the antioxidant and anti�inflammatory effects of M. charantia and M. lucida leaves extracts. Semi-str...

The breeding of rabbits in tropical areas is confronted with enormous difficulties related to 18 feeding and health, which limit the expansion and viability of these farms. The objective of 19 this study is to carry out a typology of rabbit farms in tropical conditions to characterize the 20 structure and function of this rearing in order to better...

Excessive application of chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals can cause significant imbalances in soils and agricultural ecosystems. To minimize these impacts, biofertilizers and organic fertilizers are needed to maintain a sustainable production system. The use of subterranean microorganisms in agriculture to stimulate plant growth and imp...

The fruit juice production sector is growing rapidly in Benin's major urban centers and appears to have enormous hygienic insufficiencies. This study aimed to identify and evaluate the microbiological quality of the different fruit juices produced in southern Benin. The methodological approach to the first objective consisted of a semi-structured s...

Benin's waterways are affected by several forms of pollution that are linked in particular to anthropic activities. This study aims to detect the presence of antibiotic residues, the frequency of antibiotic resistant bacteria and the levels of heavy metals in Benin's waterways. 160 surface water samples from streams in Benin were collected. They we...

Background Little data exist on the presence of resistant pathogens in day-old chicks imported into Benin. The occurrence of pathogenic bacteria was assessed in 180 one-day-old chicks imported from Belgium and received at the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cotonou (Benin). The samples included swabbing the blisters of 180 chicks...

Enterobacteriaceae represent one of the main families of Gram-negative bacilli responsible for serious urinary tract infections (UTIs). The present study aimed to define the resistance profile and the virulence of Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated in urinary tract infections in Benin. A total of 390 urine samples were collected from patients with...

Aims: Ageratum conyzoides L. is a small annual herbaceous highly odorous plant use in traditional medicine. The aim of this study is to evaluate in vitro antioxidant potential, toxicity and antimicrobial activity of aerial part extracts of A. conyzoides on strains potentially involved in vaginal infections. Methodology: An ethnobotanical survey has...

One of plant-based products for dental care is plant-based proteolytic enzymes which are principally proteases. In order not to damage the protein and bio-active content, an efficient method should be employed for their purifications. As such, three-phase partitioning (TPP) was used to purify protease from moringa (Moringa oleifera). TPP is an emer...

n Benin, cockroaches are infesting urban environments and developing resistance to commonly used insecticides. Therefore, developing alternative insecticides is important for resistance management. The present study aims to test the efficacy of a gel bait formulation-2.15% imidacloprid against the common cockroach Periplaneta americana under labora...

Aims: This work aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Sarcocephalus latifolius extracts. Methodology: Thus, phytochemical screening was qualitatively accessed using colorations or precipitations methods. Ethanolic and aqueous extracts were used to evaluate the antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial activity, using the diffusion method,...

Background: Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus targets hepatocytes and induce inflammation. Poor management of hepatitis B infection can lead to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis or even, hepatocellular carcinoma. Unfortunately, HBV can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. In addition, when...

Chronic non-communicable diseases are becoming more and more recurrent and require the addition of functional foods in our eating habits. Legumes due to their composition in biomolecules could meet this need. Much used in Chinese medicine, the mung bean arouses interest in Burkina Faso. The objective of this study is to perform phytochemical profil...

Biotechnology proposes various ecological approaches to control climatic constraints, soil fertility and plant nutrition using biological products, such as biostimulants to achieve a healthy and environment-friendly agriculture. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of biostimulant-coated maize seed and biostimulant application on the gro...

The cereal group occupies a prominent place in the dietary habits of the populations of southern Benin and there are few recent consumption data on cereals. This study aims to assess the consumption, acquisition and supply of cereals to households in Cotonou. A semi-directive survey with KoBoCollect was conducted with 345 households to collect indi...

Fermentation is an ancestral process and one of the most used economic methods in the preservation and transformation of cereal-based food raw materials. They are essentially rich in carbohydrates, but they can also be a source of micronutrients such as iron and are used in many traditional culinary preparations, in particular fermented porridges....

The objective of this work is to examine the microbiological quality of groundwater intended for consumption around Lake Toho while identifying the risks of contamination associated with it. To do this, nineteen (19) water samples, i.e. five wells and fourteen boreholes, were analyzed by the seeding method. Also, we carried out a field survey which...

The lack of regulations relating to street food remains a real problem in most developing countries. To remedy this, it is essential to have reliable data on the actors and the conditions of streed food activity. The present study is aimed at (i) establishing the sociodemographic profile of producers and vendors of Gbeli in the municipality of Abom...

The quality of food sold in the street is a major public health concern. This research was conducted to study the sanitary quality of grilled fish sold in the streets of three districts of Daloa. Seasoned and unseasoned grilled fish were collected in 3 districts of Daloa, namely Commerce, Soleil and Tazibouo. A total of 150 unseasoned and 150 seaso...

Oils extracted from Blighia sapida fruits are usually consumed without any information on its chemical composition. However the bad quality of oil can be a source of toxicity. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the physicochemical quality of the oil extracted from B. sapida from Togolese flora. To reach the goal of the study, mature and...

In Benin, many families resort not only to consumption but also to the therapeutic use of cassava (Manihot esculenta). The study assessed the impact of socioeconomic factors on the use of cassava, and the perception of the actors involved in the value chain in Benin. Four areas of high production and processing, with 516 producers and processors of...

Nosocomial infections are increasingly recurrent in health facilities and represent a serious public health concern. Apart from patients, health workers are also at high risk of infection. The risk factors associated with this type of infection are still not fully characterized. The present study aimed at characterizing Gram-negative bacillus strai...

The scrap metal waste export activity has proliferated in Bénin and in the West African sub-region in recent decades. It is a sector that employs a growing number of workers, particularly on the former SONICOG site in the first district of Cotonou in Bénin. Unfortunately, this scrap metal waste can constitute chronic sources of radioactive contamin...

The use of pesticides in agricultural activities near water bodies and fishing practices with the use of impregnated mosquito nets contaminate fishery resources. This is the case of Lake Nokoué in the Municipality of Sô-Ava, which for decades has become a receptacle for chemical pollutants such as pyrethroids. This observation prompted the present...

Breastfeeding is associated with long-term well-being including low risks for infectious diseases and non-infectious diseases such as asthma, cancer, autoimmune diseases and obesity during childhood. However, very few studies assessed the real-impact of different methods of breastfeeding on infant morbidity in low-income countries such as Benin. O...

Mansonellosis is a vector-borne infection caused by different species of filarial nematodes of the genus Mansonella, including ozzardi, perstans, and streptocerca. The infection is mainly transmitted by bloodsucking midges of the genus Culicoides. All Mansonella species are known to induce little to no symptoms in humans. Due to the asymptomatic na...

This study presents the draft genome sequences of four strains of rhizobacteria, namely, Bacillus cereus ADO11, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia NAA11, Acinetobacter pittii LAM11, and Serratia marcescens NSA15, which were isolated from maize soils and have the ability to stimulate plant growth. The genome assembly sizes for the strains were 4,476,462 b...

Traditional cheese is the main milk derivative in Bénin. This traditional process is not efficient and generate a lot of whey which has no real use until now. It is just disposed without being environmentally treated. Its use as a source for lactobionic and lactic acids production by Pseudomonas taetrolens and Lactobacillus casei is studied in this...

Rice (Oryza spp.) is the third most cultivated cereal crop in Benin, and major staple in the population’s daily diets. Its production, though is heavily impaired by fungal diseases, of which cercosporios accounts for about 60% yield loss. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of plant aqueous extracts for control of Cercospora ory...

Background: In order to know the level of malaria transmission in the city of Karimama in the north East of Benin, an entomological study was carried out in this city from January to December 2020. Method : Firstly, the study was based on sampling adults mosquitoes by Human Landing Catches (HLC) in two villages performed monthly over two consecutiv...

This study focused on the problems of disparities in sanitation infrastructure and their consequences on the environment and health in the city of Cotonou. The methodology focuses on documentary research, sociological surveys by questionnaire, direct observation using an observation grid. A total of 10 boroughs and 20 neighborhoods were covered. Th...

Campylobacter food-borne infections are a serious public health problem. In Benin, there is a proliferation of pork consumption in several forms. is study aims to determine the prevalence and the antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter coli and Cam-pylobacter jejuni strains isolated from pig guts, pig feces, and surface swabs from the cutting tab...

The purpose of this study is to quantify the polyphenolic content and evaluated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of four plants extracts of Annona senegalensis, Ipomoea batatas, Terminalia superba and Psidium gu-ajava. Phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined by Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum trichloride methods, respectively with et...

Introduction: Polymorphisms are the main genetic factors associated withtoxicities of antituberculosis drugs. This literature review summarizes the po-lymorphisms of the genes that code for the enzymes of the metabolism of an-tituberculosis drugs and their transmembrane transporters. Some mechan-isms of drug-associated toxicities and strategies for...

Aims: Bacterial meningitis remains a public health problem due to an unfavorable geographical environment and socioeconomic context. Our study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological-clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary profile of children treated for bacterial meningitis in the pediatric department of CHU-MEL in Benin. Methodology: The methodology...

Fruit juices are one of the favorite drinks for children these days. As a result, its production must be organized in such a way as to ensure quality and guarantee the safety of consumers in general and schoolchildren in particular. The objective of this study is to analyze the health quality of bissap, lemon and pineapple juices sold in some publi...

The objective of thisstudy was to identify in African patients with tuberculosis (TB) or TB/HIVco-infection, the SLCO1B1 and NAT2 polymorphisms, associated with the va-riability of Rifampicin and Isoniazid pharmacokinetic. TB or TB/HIV co-in-fected patients from Benin, Guinea, Senegal, and South Africa were includedin this study. The blood samples...

Background of the Study: In the oral health field, dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most frequent pathologies that affect all population to different degrees. In Benin, oral diseases constitute a serious public health problem. Care, whether curative or preventive, requires an investment that many cannot afford in developing countries...

Widely used in traditional medicine in Asia and recently introduced in Burkina Faso under the name Beng-tigré, mung bean is a legume consumed throughout the world and more so in India. e objective of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of the mung bean grown and consumed in Burkina Faso and to study its biological properties such as anti-in...

Aims: In Africa, and particularly in Togo, fruit trees occupy a special place because of their medicinal and food virtues,. This study aimed to identify the different uses of Blighia sapida in Togo. Methodology: investigations were conducted among 300 B. sapida users in nine villages in the prefectures of Tône, Kozah and Haho of Togo. The choice of...

Contexte La méningite bactérienne est une inflammation des méninges causée principalement par trois espèces bactériennes Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae et Haemophilus influenzae qui sont transmises par les sécrétions nasopharyngées émises par les porteurs. La méningite est un problème de santé publique au Bénin, comme dans tous le...

Contexte Cette étude vise à étudier les caractéristiques épidémiologiques et géographiques des sérogroupes du méningocoque quatre ans après l'introduction du vaccin conjugué contre le méningocoque du sérogroupe A. Méthodes Il s'agit d'une étude prospective, descriptive et analytique, qui s'est déroulée de 2016 à 2018. Des échantillons de liquide c...

To explore the contribution of agricultural practices on enzymatic activity in Anopheles gambiae populations, collections of Anopheles gambiaelarve were done in cotton vegetable farming (famers use for both,insecticides for pest control) and in subsistence farming (no insecticide) from the district of Banikoara, located in Benin. Enzymatic activiti...

Study on ''cytokine storms'' has been braced up in infectious diseases. The pertinence of this research begins to be evident in tuberculosis as it was observed that increased levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) were connected with disease severity. The IL-6 blockers therapeutics approaches for tuberculosis are currently a key line of research, with many...

e gut microbiota of mosquitoes is composed of a range of microorganisms. Among its microorganisms, some a‚ect the vectorial capacity of mosquitoes. e aim of this study was to characterize some bacteria of the intestinal microbiota in Anopheles gambiae (An. gambiae) females, a major vector of malaria transmission in Benin. e symbiote bacteria of t...

The attainment of the millennium for development objectives require to improve the productivity of major cultures like maize (Zea mays L.). The present study aimed to assess the potential of Glomus cubens, Rhizophagus intraradices and Funneliformis mosseae to improve the productivity of corn cultivated on reddish ferrous soil in Southern Benin. A b...

The coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have long been considered to be low pathogenicity. The possibility of a horizontal transfer of resistance and virulence genes from S. aureus to CoNS could increase the pathogenicity of these bacteria. The objective of this work is to contribute to a better knowledge of the pathogenicity of (CoNS) strains...

The objective of the study was to evaluate the fertilizing potential of two arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomeraceae and Acaulosporaceae) native to the rhizosphere soils of Benin in a controlled environment (under greenhouse) and in a field environment. For this purpose, corn seeds were coated with Glomeraceae and Acaulosporaceae strains and then...