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4 articles for “Senegal”

• Published Subscription Original Research 17 Feb 2025

  First Insights into Whole Genome Sequencing of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex: Molecular Diversity and Drug Susceptibility Patterns in Senegal

  By Abdou Padane, Seyni Ndiaye, Malle Gueye, Mamadou Nda, Marièma Sarr, Aminata Mboup, Marilyne Aza-Gnandji, Darrel Ornelle Elion Assiana, Ndèye Astou Dabo, Yacine Amet Dia, Mame Sokhna Gueye, Ndeye Ndack Cissé, Bineta Diouf, Joséphine Khady Badiane, Papa Alassane Diaw, Abdoulaye Samba Diallo, Ousmane Diop, Ousmane Diouf, Raghavendra Amachawadi, Fatoumata Ba, Yacine Mar Diop, Souleymane Mboup, Abdoulaye Leye Sarr

  Abstract: Background: We conducted a bibliographic analysis of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) in sub-Saharan Africa, which included the analysis of 8,139 genomic sequences from 34 of the 49 sub-Saharan African countries. Notably, only one complete sequence from Senegal was identified, which had been generated in the United States. Our primary objective was to utilize whole genome sequencing (WGS) to detect resistance in anti-tuberculous strains of the MTBC in Senegal. This …

  Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 30 Jun 2025

  Live Epidemiological Tracking of COVID-19 in Senegalese Participants of the Hajj

  By Dr. Aminata Mboup, Abdou Padane, Dr. Yacine Amet Dia, Mr. Seyni Ndiaye, Dr. Marièma Sarr, M. Marilyne Aza-Gnandji, Mr. Mamadou Ndao, Mr. Abdoulaye Samba Diallo, Mr. Ousmane Diop, Mr. Bacary Dembo Diatta, Mr. Ousmane Diouf, Mr. Abdoulaye Leye Sarr, M. Ndèye Astou Dabo, M. Seynabou Selbé Diouf, M. Aissatou Nogaye Dieng, Mr. Mame Matar Diop, Mr. Abdoulaye Souaré, M. Ndèye Dieynaba Diouf, Dr. Nafissatou Leye, Dr. Astou Gueye, Dr. Aminata Dia, Dr. Mame Sokhna Gueye, Djibril Wade, Cyrille Kouligueul Diédhiou, Ambroise Ahouidi, Papa Alassane Diaw, Badara Cissé, Moustapha Mbow, Boly Diop, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi

  Abstract: Background: Since the COVID-19 outbreak, global efforts have focused on controlling the disease. However, intense cross border movements pose a risk for the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 strains. A recent example is the detection of cases among the 2024 Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Investigations of these cases have revealed genomic evolution of the virus. The lack of surveillance may lead to the emergence of high-threat strains. This …

  Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–16 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 1 May 2024

  Lower Genital Tract Infections in Pregnant Women: Epidemiology and Risk Factors Associated in Dakar, Senegal

  By Ndeye Safietou Ngom, Gora Lo, Assane Dieng, Doudou Georges Massar Niang, Serigne Mbaye Lo Ndiaye, Alioune Tine, Awa ba-Diallo, Omar Gassama, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Makhtar Camara

  Abstract: Vaginal infections are responsible for many problems in women of childbearing age and significantly influence pregnancy outcomes. This study sought to ascertain the prevalence of lower genital tract infections and the risk factors associated with them in pregnant women under observation at the Nabil Choucair Health Centre in Dakar, Senegal. This nine-month cross-sectional study, which involved women between 34 and 38 weeks gestation (WG), was carried out from July 2020 …

  Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 47–59 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 30 Mar 2024

  Real Time Characterization of BA.2.86 and Its Variant (JN.1) in Senegal Using Midnight Protocol

  By Abdou Padane, Marilyne Aza-Gnandji, Seyni Ndiaye, Marièma Sarr, Cyrille Kouligueul Diedhiou, Astou Gueye, Yacine Amet Dia, Aminata Mboup, Abdoulaye Samba Diallo, Ousmane Diop, Ambroise Ahouidi, Papa Alassane Diaw, Souleymane Mboup

  Abstract: During the week ending August 13th, 2023, the most prevalent variant of interest (VOI), uploaded to GISAID, was the BA.2.86 variant. This SARS-CoV-2 Omicron lineage was described as the first phylogenetically distinct from the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB lineages, including EG.5.1 and HK.3. Compared to the XBB and BA.2 lineages, the BA.2.86 possesses more than 30 mutations in the Spike (S) protein, suggesting a significant potential for immune evasion. …

  Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–21 Read article →