Publications by authors named "Toe Inoussa"
Background: Genetic control tools, such as the sterile insect technique (SIT) and genetically modified mosquitoes (GMMs), require releasing males comparable to their wild counterparts. Ensuring that released males do not exhibit higher insecticide resistance is critical. This study assessed the phenotypic characteristics and insecticide susceptibility of key dengue and malaria vector species.
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- The study analyzed the prevalence of co-infections with parasites in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients compared to non-TB participants in Bobo-Dioulasso from 2019 to 2021, finding a higher frequency of parasitic infections in the TB group (69.5% vs. 55.7%).
- Protozoal infections, especially by Entamoeba spp. and Cryptosporidium spp., were significantly more prevalent in TB+ patients, indicating a strong link between TB and certain types of parasites.
- Factors such as illiteracy, smoking, and inadequate hygiene practices (like not washing hands after defecation) were identified as potential contributors to parasite infections, suggesting a need for improved health
The effect of helminthiasis on host immunity is a neglected area of research, particularly in tuberculosis (TB) infection. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of helminthiasis on immunological and haematological parameters in newly diagnosed TB patients in Bobo-Dioulasso. After all biological analyses, we formed three subpopulations: group 1 ( = 82), as control, were participants without helminthic or complex infection (-/Helm-), group 2 ( = 73) were TB patients without helminthic infection (+/Helm-), and group 3 ( = 22) were TB patients with helminthic infection (+/Helm+).
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