Université Alassane Ouattara

Complications after Surgery for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Côte D'ivoire: A Cohort of 345 Operated Patients

Background. Complications after surgery for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) remain poorly documented in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective. To describe postoperative complications (pressure sores, superinfection, reoperation) at an Ivorian referral centre and to look for a link wit...

Genetic Diversity and Clonal Dissemination of ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae from Clinical, Food, and Animal Sources in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major opportunistic pathogen responsible for multidrug-resistant infections in both hospital and community settings. The emergence and spread of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains have become a major public health concern due to limi...

Delayed radiographic diagnosis of distal femoral metastases in breast cancer: A case report from Cocody University Teaching Hospital (Côte d’ivoire)

Bone metastases represent a frequent complication of breast cancer, affecting more than one third of patients. Delayed investigation of persistent focal bone pain in a breast cancer patient can lead to serious consequences. We report a case of delayed radiographic diagnosis of di...

Human Impact on At-Risk Areas and Health Challenges in the City of Man (Western Ivory Coast)

Abstract Since its municipalization in 1978, the city of Man has experienced rapid spatial and demographic growth. This rapid urban expansion has led to uncontrolled development of urban space. This uncontrolled development is evident in the human impact on areas prone to natural...

How Do Climatic Factors Directly Influence the Incidence and Risk of Meningococcal Meningitis Across the African Meningitis Belt? A Narrative Literature Review

Abstract Globally, the highest incidence of meningococcal meningitis occurs within the African meningitis belt, spanning 26 countries across sub‐Saharan Africa. Meningococcal meningitis incidence is highly seasonal in this region specifically, with outbreaks mostly occurring duri...

Seroprevalence and Factors Associated with Canine Leishmaniasis in Baringo County, Kenya: Implications for an Integrated One Health Surveillance

Leishmaniasis is an emerging zoonotic disease recognized by WHO as a priority neglected tropical disease (NTD) targeted for elimination by 2030. The disease is transmitted through bites of infected female phlebotomine sand flies and presents in three main forms: cutaneous, mucocu...

Waste-derived single-cell protein in Nigeria: current status, translational gaps, and development opportunities

Abstract This review examines the current state of single-cell protein (SCP) research based on waste-derived substrates in Nigeria, with emphasis on substrate choice, microbial systems, bioprocess strategies, performance reporting, and prospects for commercial translation. Eviden...