2021
Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) treatments when SMC is implemented at scale: Case–control studies in 5 countries
Cairns M, Ceesay S, Sagara I, Zongo I, Kessely H, Gamougam K, Diallo A, Ogboi J, Moroso D, Van Hulle S, Eloike T, Snell P, Scott S, Merle C, Bojang K, Ouedraogo J, Dicko A, Ndiaye J, Milligan P. Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) treatments when SMC is implemented at scale: Case–control studies in 5 countries. PLOS Medicine 2021, 18: e1003727. PMID: 34495978, PMCID: PMC8457484, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfrica, WesternAge FactorsAmodiaquineAntimalarialsCase-Control StudiesChild, PreschoolCommunicable Disease ControlDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansIncidenceInfantMalaria, FalciparumMaleParasite LoadPlasmodium falciparumProgram EvaluationPyrimethamineRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeasonsSulfadoxineTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsSeasonal malaria chemopreventionCase-control studyClinical malariaOdds ratioClinical trialsNational Malaria Control ProgrammeClinical malaria incidenceIndividual case-control studiesIncidence rate ratiosHigh protective efficacyConditional logistic regressionMalaria control activitiesMalaria control programmesPersonal protectionCase-control designChemoprevention treatmentMalaria chemopreventionSevere malariaSMC treatmentMean agePrimary exposureProtective efficacyResidual confoundingHealth facilitiesParasite densityNutritional status in young children prior to the malaria transmission season in Burkina Faso and Mali, and its impact on the incidence of clinical malaria
de Wit M, Cairns M, Compaoré Y, Sagara I, Kuepfer I, Zongo I, Barry A, Diarra M, Tapily A, Coumare S, Thera I, Nikiema F, Yerbanga R, Guissou R, Tinto H, Dicko A, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B, Ouedraogo J. Nutritional status in young children prior to the malaria transmission season in Burkina Faso and Mali, and its impact on the incidence of clinical malaria. Malaria Journal 2021, 20: 274. PMID: 34158054, PMCID: PMC8220741, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03802-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical malaria incidenceSeasonal malaria chemopreventionMalaria transmission seasonClinical malariaNutritional statusMalaria incidenceMalaria chemopreventionSubsequent incidenceTransmission seasonMalaria seasonNutritional indicatorsEffects of malnutritionYoung childrenSymptomatic malariaScreening visitArm circumferenceLower incidenceModerate wastingHigh incidenceRandom effects Poisson modelBurkina FasoInsecticidal netsMalaria controlMalnutritionMalaria
2020
Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: an observational study
Partnership A, Baba E, Hamade P, Kivumbi H, Marasciulo M, Maxwell K, Moroso D, Roca-Feltrer A, Sanogo A, Johansson J, Tibenderana J, Abdoulaye R, Coulibaly P, Hubbard E, Jah H, Lama E, Razafindralambo L, Van Hulle S, Jagoe G, Tchouatieu A, Collins D, Gilmartin C, Tetteh G, Djibo Y, Ndiaye F, Kalleh M, Kandeh B, Audu B, Ntadom G, Kiba A, Savodogo Y, Boulotigam K, Sougoudi D, Guilavogui T, Keita M, Kone D, Jackou H, Ouba I, Ouedraogo E, Messan H, Jah F, Kaira M, Sano M, Traore M, Ngarnaye N, Elagbaje A, Halleux C, Merle C, Iessa N, Pal S, Sefiani H, Souleymani R, Laminou I, Doumagoum D, Kesseley H, Coldiron M, Grais R, Kana M, Ouedraogo J, Zongo I, Eloike T, Ogboi S, Achan J, Bojang K, Ceesay S, Dicko A, Djimde A, Sagara I, Diallo A, NdDiaye J, Loua K, Beshir K, Cairns M, Fernandez Y, Lal S, Mansukhani R, Muwanguzi J, Scott S, Snell P, Sutherland C, Tuta R, Milligan P. Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention at scale in west and central Africa: an observational study. The Lancet 2020, 396: 1829-1840. PMID: 33278936, PMCID: PMC7718580, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(20)32227-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAfrica, CentralAfrica, WesternAmodiaquineAntimalarialsCase-Control StudiesChemopreventionChildCost-Benefit AnalysisDrug CombinationsDrug ResistanceFeasibility StudiesHumansIncidenceMalariaProgram EvaluationPyrimethamineSafetySeasonsSulfadoxineSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsSeasonal malaria chemopreventionCase-control studyHigh transmission periodMalaria chemopreventionObservational studyHealth-care staff timeHigh malaria transmission seasonDrug resistanceSerious adverse drug reactionsMalaria transmission seasonSerious adverse reactionsSevere skin reactionsCommunity health workersNational health management information systemAdverse drug reactionsCost-effectiveness ratioHealth Management Information SystemIndividual case safetyTarget populationMarker of resistanceSMC treatmentHospital admissionOutpatient clinicDrug reactionsSkin reactions
2019
Effect of Adding Azithromycin to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention
Chandramohan D, Dicko A, Zongo I, Sagara I, Cairns M, Kuepfer I, Diarra M, Barry A, Tapily A, Nikiema F, Yerbanga S, Coumare S, Thera I, Traore A, Milligan P, Tinto H, Doumbo O, Ouedraogo J, Greenwood B. Effect of Adding Azithromycin to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. New England Journal Of Medicine 2019, 380: 2197-2206. PMID: 30699301, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1811400.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmodiaquineAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimalarialsAzithromycinBurkina FasoChild MortalityChild, PreschoolDrug Administration ScheduleDrug CombinationsDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHospitalizationHumansIncidenceInfantInfant MortalityMalariaMaleMaliMass Drug AdministrationParasitemiaPyrimethamineSulfadoxineConceptsSeasonal malaria chemopreventionAddition of azithromycinMalaria transmission seasonMalaria chemopreventionHospital admissionAnnual malaria transmission seasonsUpper respiratory tract infectionNonmalarial febrile illnessesPrimary end pointRespiratory tract infectionsAntimalarial agentsLow disease burdenYears of ageMonths of ageAzithromycin groupCause mortalityPlacebo groupAdverse eventsFebrile illnessMalaria parasitemiaTract infectionsTreat analysisElective surgeryDisease burdenGastrointestinal infections
2018
Effectiveness of a community-based educational programme in reducing the cumulative incidence and prevalence of human Taenia solium cysticercosis in Burkina Faso in 2011–14 (EFECAB): a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Carabin H, Millogo A, Ngowi H, Bauer C, Dermauw V, Koné A, Sahlu I, Salvator A, Preux P, Somé T, Tarnagda Z, Gabriël S, Cissé R, Ouédraogo J, Cowan L, Boncoeur-Martel M, Dorny P, Ganaba R. Effectiveness of a community-based educational programme in reducing the cumulative incidence and prevalence of human Taenia solium cysticercosis in Burkina Faso in 2011–14 (EFECAB): a cluster-randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Global Health 2018, 6: e411-e425. PMID: 29530423, PMCID: PMC5873982, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(18)30027-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCumulative incidenceHuman cysticercosisActive cysticercosisHuman Taenia solium cysticercosisCommunity-based educational interventionDrug-free interventionsTaenia solium transmissionCommunity-based educational programTaenia solium cysticercosisLow-resource settingsPrevalence of cysticercosisEligible villagesPrimary outcomeUS National InstitutesSolium transmissionBlood samplesFinal sample sizeControl groupSolium cysticercosisCysticercosisCysticercosis prevalenceRandomisationEducational interventionPrevalenceIncidence
2017
Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements containing different amounts of zinc along with diarrhea and malaria treatment increase iron and vitamin A status and reduce anemia prevalence, but do not affect zinc status in young Burkinabe children: a cluster-randomized trial
Abbeddou S, Yakes Jimenez E, Somé J, Ouédraogo J, Brown. K, Hess S. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements containing different amounts of zinc along with diarrhea and malaria treatment increase iron and vitamin A status and reduce anemia prevalence, but do not affect zinc status in young Burkinabe children: a cluster-randomized trial. BMC Pediatrics 2017, 17: 46. PMID: 28152989, PMCID: PMC5288861, DOI: 10.1186/s12887-016-0765-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsNon-intervention cohortLipid-based nutrient supplementsRetinol-binding proteinIntervention cohortAnemia prevalenceIllness treatmentIC childrenYoung Burkinabe childrenLower retinol-binding proteinSoluble transferrin receptorLower anemia prevalenceIron deficiency prevalenceCluster-randomized trialIndicators of ironPackage of interventionsIndicator of vitaminMonths of ageDifferent treatment groupsGroup-wise differencesTwo-stage clusterNIC childrenNutrient supplementsResultsAt baselineBurkinabe children
2016
Comparison of Preventive and Therapeutic Zinc Supplementation in Young Children in Burkina Faso: A Cluster-Randomized, Community-Based Trial 1–3
Becquey E, Ouédraogo C, Hess S, Rouamba N, Prince L, Ouédraogo J, Vosti S, Brown K. Comparison of Preventive and Therapeutic Zinc Supplementation in Young Children in Burkina Faso: A Cluster-Randomized, Community-Based Trial 1–3. Journal Of Nutrition 2016, 146: 2058-2066. PMID: 27489011, DOI: 10.3945/jn.116.230128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapeutic zinc supplementationPreventive zinc supplementationZinc supplementationNonintervention controlsMalaria incidenceDiarrhea incidenceZinc-deficient populationsPrevalence of diarrheaPlasma zinc concentrationTreatment of diarrheaPrimary outcomeBurkinabe childrenMSC groupLower incidenceNIC groupStudy groupTreatment groupsPrimary analysisControl groupDiarrheaIncidenceSupplementationTrial 1Young childrenFever
2015
Effect of zinc added to a daily small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement on diarrhoea, malaria, fever and respiratory infections in young children in rural Burkina Faso: a cluster-randomised trial
Somé J, Abbeddou S, Jimenez E, Hess S, Ouédraogo Z, Guissou R, Vosti S, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Effect of zinc added to a daily small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement on diarrhoea, malaria, fever and respiratory infections in young children in rural Burkina Faso: a cluster-randomised trial. BMJ Open 2015, 5: e007828. PMID: 26362661, PMCID: PMC4567679, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory tract infectionsAcute lower respiratory tract infectionSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsIncidence of diarrheaLower respiratory tract infectionsUpper respiratory tract infectionLipid-based nutrient supplementsSQ-LNSCluster-randomised trialPlacebo tabletsLongitudinal prevalenceIntervention groupPreventive zinc supplementationFrequency of diarrheaMonths of ageYoung childrenRural Burkina FasoMorbidity surveillanceNutrient supplementsTract infectionsRespiratory infectionsUncomplicated diarrheaZinc supplementationDiarrheaFever
2012
A Phase 3 Trial of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine in African Infants
Agnandji S, Lell B, Fernandes J, Abossolo B, Methogo B, Kabwende A, Adegnika A, Mordmüller B, Issifou S, Kremsner P, Sacarlal J, Aide P, Lanaspa M, Aponte J, Machevo S, Acacio S, Bulo H, Sigauque B, Macete E, Alonso P, Abdulla S, Salim N, Minja R, Mpina M, Ahmed S, Ali A, Mtoro A, Hamad A, Mutani P, Tanner M, Tinto H, D'Alessandro U, Sorgho H, Valea I, Bihoun B, Guiraud I, Kaboré B, Sombié O, Guiguemdé R, Ouédraogo J, Hamel M, Kariuki S, Oneko M, Odero C, Otieno K, Awino N, McMorrow M, Muturi-Kioi V, Laserson K, Slutsker L, Otieno W, Otieno L, Otsyula N, Gondi S, Otieno A, Owira V, Oguk E, Odongo G, Woods J, Ogutu B, Njuguna P, Chilengi R, Akoo P, Kerubo C, Maingi C, Lang T, Olotu A, Bejon P, Marsh K, Mwambingu G, Owusu-Agyei S, Asante K, Osei-Kwakye K, Boahen O, Dosoo D, Asante I, Adjei G, Kwara E, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B, Lusingu J, Gesase S, Malabeja A, Abdul O, Mahende C, Liheluka E, Malle L, Lemnge M, Theander T, Drakeley C, Ansong D, Agbenyega T, Adjei S, Boateng H, Rettig T, Bawa J, Sylverken J, Sambian D, Sarfo A, Agyekum A, Martinson F, Hoffman I, Mvalo T, Kamthunzi P, Nkomo R, Tembo T, Tegha G, Tsidya M, Kilembe J, Chawinga C, Ballou W, Cohen J, Guerra Y, Jongert E, Lapierre D, Leach A, Lievens M, Ofori-Anyinam O, Olivier A, Vekemans J, Carter T, Kaslow D, Leboulleux D, Loucq C, Radford A, Savarese B, Schellenberg D, Sillman M, Vansadia P. A Phase 3 Trial of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine in African Infants. New England Journal Of Medicine 2012, 367: 2284-2295. PMID: 23136909, PMCID: PMC10915853, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1208394.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhase 3 trialVaccine efficacySevere malariaWeeks of ageProtocol populationTreat populationClinical malariaCandidate malaria vaccine RTSOngoing phase 3 trialsAnti-circumsporozoite antibodiesMalaria vaccine RTSCoprimary end pointsSerious adverse eventsGeometric mean titersMonths of ageComparator vaccineAdverse eventsFirst doseFirst vaccinationMalaria episodesThird doseMean titersCox regressionMalaria vaccineAfrican infants
2011
First Results of Phase 3 Trial of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine in African Children
Agnandji S, Lell B, Soulanoudjingar S, Fernandes J, Abossolo B, Conzelmann C, Methogo B, Doucka Y, Flamen A, Mordmüller B, Issifou S, Kremsner P, Sacarlal J, Aide P, Lanaspa M, Aponte J, Nhamuave A, Quelhas D, Bassat Q, Mandjate S, Macete E, Alonso P, Abdulla S, Salim N, Juma O, Shomari M, Shubis K, Machera F, Hamad A, Minja R, Mtoro A, Sykes A, Ahmed S, Urassa A, Ali A, Mwangoka G, Tanner M, Tinto H, D'Alessandro U, Sorgho H, Valea I, Tahita M, Kaboré W, Ouédraogo S, Sandrine Y, Guiguemdé R, Ouédraogo J, Hamel M, Kariuki S, Odero C, Oneko M, Otieno K, Awino N, Omoto J, Williamson J, Muturi-Kioi V, Laserson K, Slutsker L, Otieno W, Otieno L, Nekoye O, Gondi S, Otieno A, Ogutu B, Wasuna R, Owira V, Jones D, Onyango A, Njuguna P, Chilengi R, Akoo P, Kerubo C, Gitaka J, Maingi C, Lang T, Olotu A, Tsofa B, Bejon P, Peshu N, Marsh K, Owusu-Agyei S, Asante K, Osei-Kwakye K, Boahen O, Ayamba S, Kayan K, Owusu-Ofori R, Dosoo D, Asante I, Adjei G, Adjei G, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B, Lusingu J, Gesase S, Malabeja A, Abdul O, Kilavo H, Mahende C, Liheluka E, Lemnge M, Theander T, Drakeley C, Ansong D, Agbenyega T, Adjei S, Boateng H, Rettig T, Bawa J, Sylverken J, Sambian D, Agyekum A, Owusu L, Martinson F, Hoffman I, Mvalo T, Kamthunzi P, Nkomo R, Msika A, Jumbe A, Chome N, Nyakuipa D, Chintedza J, Ballou W, Bruls M, Cohen J, Guerra Y, Jongert E, Lapierre D, Leach A, Lievens M, Ofori-Anyinam O, Vekemans J, Carter T, Leboulleux D, Loucq C, Radford A, Savarese B, Schellenberg D, Sillman M, Vansadia P. First Results of Phase 3 Trial of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine in African Children. New England Journal Of Medicine 2011, 365: 1863-1875. PMID: 22007715, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1102287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere malariaVaccine efficacyProtocol populationMonths of ageOlder age categoriesTreat populationClinical malariaAge categoriesCandidate malaria vaccine RTSOngoing phase 3 studiesAfrican childrenMalaria vaccine RTSPrimary end pointSerious adverse eventsPhase 3 studyPhase 3 trialDoses of vaccineWeeks of ageComparator vaccineAdverse eventsFirst doseConvulsive seizuresMalaria vaccineFirst episodeStudy group
1997
Malaria morbidity in adults living in urban Burkina Faso.
Guiguemde T, Ouedraogo I, Ouedraogo J, Coulibaly S, Gbary A. Malaria morbidity in adults living in urban Burkina Faso. Medecine Tropicale 1997, 57: 165-8. PMID: 9304011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevel of immunizationPoor positive predictive valueSerious public health problemMain clinical featuresPublic health problemDiagnosis of malariaBobo-DioulassoPositive predictive valueParasitic indexMedian parasitemiaClinical featuresClinical symptomsMalaria morbidityProspective studyParasitological featuresParasite densityHigh incidencePlace of residencePredictive valueHealth problemsEndemic malariaMalariaUrban Burkina FasoAdultsMicroscopic examination
1993
Dracunculiasis in Burkina Faso: results of a national survey.
Kambire S, Kangoye L, Hien R, Yameogo G, Hutin Y, Ouedraogo J, Meert J, Guiguemde T. Dracunculiasis in Burkina Faso: results of a national survey. Tropical Medicine And International Health 1993, 96: 357-62. PMID: 8254714.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Preliminary epidemiological study of dracunculosis in the southwest of Burkina Faso.
Gbary A, Ouedraogo J, Guiguemde T. Preliminary epidemiological study of dracunculosis in the southwest of Burkina Faso. Medecine Tropicale 1991, 51: 263-7. PMID: 1834910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDracunculosis control by three techniques in the south-west of Burkina Faso. Compared efficacy of the techniques.
Guiguemde T, Gbary A, Ouedraogo J. Dracunculosis control by three techniques in the south-west of Burkina Faso. Compared efficacy of the techniques. Medecine Tropicale 1991, 51: 445-50. PMID: 1839323.Peer-Reviewed Original Research