November 2019

Factors associated with pulmonary tuberculosis treatment failure in Togo, 2015-2016

Tuberculosis (TB) treatment failure compromises its elimination as recommended by Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors associated with pulmonary TB treatment failure in Togo between 2015 and 2016. An unmatched case-control study was conducted on cases of pulmonary TB under treatment at all of 47 TB Diagnostic and Treatment Centers (DTC) in Togo between 2015 and 2016....

Author(s): Tchalla Abalo Agballa Mébiny-Essoh, Yanogo Pauline Kiswendsida, Adjoh Komi Séraphin, Diallo Fadima, Assane Hamadi, Naba Mouchédou Abdelkarim, Halatoko Wemboo Afiwa, Sawadogo Bernard, Antara Simon, McKenzie Andre, Sawadogo Mamadou, and Meda Nicolas,

November 2019

Assessing tuberculosis preventive methods in the Somme department: Collaboration between the Tuberculosis Control Center and its partners

Tuberculosis Control Center (TBCC) is responsible for prevention of the TB in France. The collaboration of this center with its partners has not yet been studied. All notified cases of TB and all of their contacts screened between 2007 and 2011 were retrospectively included. Communication between actors in tuberculosis control was analyzed. Of the 175 reported cases, the TBCC sent 85.1% of letters to the notifiers,...

Author(s): Pauline Kiswendsida Yanogo, Jean-Luc Schmit, Anne Sophie Fresse and Olivier Ganry

December 2019

Unmatchability of mobile phone and handlebar: Predictors among professional motorcyclists at Cotonou (Benin)

In Benin, professional motorcyclists represent a consistent part of transport services, particularly in the city of Cotonou. However, this activity remains poorly regulated, which contributes to the development of risky behaviors. Among these latter, there is not enough evidence about the use of mobile phones while driving. The study aims to estimate the prevalence of mobile phone use while driving and to identify the...

Author(s): Yolaine GLELE AHANHANZO, Nicolas GAFFAN, Alphonse KPOZEHOUEN, Charles SOSSA-JEROME, Colette AZANDJEME and Alain LEVEQUE

December 2019

Resurgence of yaws in Benin: Four confirmed cases in the district of Zè, Southern Benin

Yaws is an infectious neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the Treponema pallidum pertenue which is highly contagious and transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It mainly affects skin, bone and cartilage and predominantly in children under 15 years of age. The last cases in Benin were documented in 1982 in the districts of Adjohoun, Bonou and Dangbo in Southern Benin. In line with the global...

Author(s): Adjimon Gilbert Ayélo, Bérénice K. Esthelle Degboe, Yves Thierry Barogui, Inès Cica Gomido, Anita Carolle Wadagni, Christelle d’Almeida, Gabriel Diez, Jean Gabin Houezo, Johnson Roch Christian and Sopoh Ghislain Emmanuel,