A dressed up beach, but with no bathing: Fidjrossè in Cotonou (Benin) by Jean Rieucau

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Une plage habillée, sans bains : Fidjrossè à Cotonou (Bénin) by Jean Rieucau

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Detection of a Left Superior Vena Cava during a Pacemaker Implantation in Cotonou by A. Sonou, M. Hounkponou, L. Codjo, P. M. Adjagba, C. Houehanou, H. Dohou, S. Assani, Y. Tchabi, M. Houenassi

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Environmental Geophysical Study of the Groundwater Mineralization in a Plot of the Cotonou Littoral Zone (South Benin) by Yalo Nicaise, Descloitres Marc, Alassane Abdoukarim, Mama Daouda, Boukari Moussa

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Quality of Life and Psychiatric Comorbidities among Subjects Practicing Artificial Skin Depigmentation in 2020 in the City of Cotonou (Benin) by B. Degboe, M. M. D Baloubi, N. Ntouala Noukayaba, F. G. Akpadjan, H. Adegbidi, F. Atadokpede

“…The purpose of this study was to study the quality of life and psychiatric comorbidities of subjects practicing voluntary skin depigmentation in the city of Cotonou. Methods. A cross-sectional, prospective, and analytical study, based on a three-stage probabilistic sampling method, included from June to October 2020, consenting subjects over 15 years of age, practicing artificial skin depigmentation, and residing for at least one year in Cotonou. …”
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Assessing the Return Periods and Hydroclimatic Parameters for Rainwater Drainage in the Coastal City of Cotonou in Benin under Climate Variability by Djigbo Félicien Badou, José Hounkanrin, Jean Hounkpè, Luc Ollivier Sintondji, Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin

“…Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is suffering from the impacts of climate change, particularly evident through recurrent floods. …”
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Sanitary Risks Connected to the Consumption of Infusion from Senna rotundifolia L. Contaminated with Lead and Cadmium in Cotonou (Benin) by S. A. Montcho, K. Koudouvo, A. P. E. Yehouenou, P. Guedenon, L. Koumolou, M. Oke Sopoh, V. Dougnon, Mensavi F. Gbéassor, E. E. Creppy, M. Boko, A. P. Edorh

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Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Dermatoses Observed in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at the National Teaching Hospital (NTH-HKM) of Cotonou, Benin by Hugues Adégbidi, Fabrice Akpadjan, Odile Houngbo, Jacques Vigan, Bérénice Dégboé, Nadège Agbessi, Christiane Koudoukpo, Félix Atadokpèdé

“…The objective of this study was to identify the epidemiological and clinical profile of the main dermatological manifestations presented by chronic hemodialysis patients at the NTH-HKM of Cotonou (Benin). Methods. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in chronic hemodialysis patients from May 15th to September 15th, 2018. …”
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Vertical Profile of Wind Diurnal Cycle in the Surface Boundary Layer over the Coast of Cotonou, Benin, under a Convective Atmosphere by Hagninou E. V. Donnou, Aristide B. Akpo, Clément A. Kouchadé, Basile B. Kounouhewa, Guy H. Hounguè, Gbènoukpo F. Nonfodji, Julien Djossou

“…The characteristics of the wind vertical profile over the coast of Cotonou during wind convective diurnal cycle were explored in this study. …”
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Profil clinique de la goutte de 2018 à 2023 au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire National Hubert Koutoukou MAGA (CNHU-HKM) de Cotonou by SD Salam, J Djossou, H Dossou Yovo, F Badirou, Z Zomalheto

“…Conclusion : La goutte représente 2,03% des affections rhumatologiques à Cotonou. Le profil clinique et la prise en charge thérapeutique restent classiques. …”
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Rhumatismes inflammatoires de l’enfant au Centre National Hospitalier et Universitaire Hubert Koutoukou MAGA de Cotonou : pathologies rencontrées et caractéristiques thérapeutiques et évolutifs de 105 patients by HJ Djossou, A Yakoubou Yobo, G Lenoumi, E Dansou, E Adogbo-Medagbe, H Dossou-Yovo, F Badirou, Z Zomalheto

“… Objectif : Etudier les aspects diagnostics, thérapeutiques et évolutifs des affections rhumatismales inflammatoires de l’enfant au Centre National Hospitalier et Universitaire Hubert Koutoukou MAGA (CNHU-HKM) de Cotonou.   Patients et méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale, descriptive et analytique à recueil rétrospectif sur cinq ans (avril 2017 à avril 2022), et portant sur des enfants âgés de 0 à 18 ans suivis en rhumatologie au CNHU-HKM de Cotonou pour un rhumatisme inflammatoire évoluant depuis au moins trois mois.. …”
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Diversity, Physicochemical and Technological Characterization of Elite Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars of Bantè, a District of Central Benin by Abadjayé Faouziath Sanoussi, Laura Yéyinou Loko, Hyacinthe Ahissou, Adidjath Koubourath Adjahi, Azize Orobiyi, Angelot Paterne Agré, Paulin Azokpota, Alexandre Dansi, Ambaliou Sanni

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Larval Cytotoxic and Subacute Toxicity of Gardenia ternifolia, Rourea coccinea, and Cassytha filiformis Used in Traditional Medicine of Benin (West Africa) by E. Agbodjento, J. R. Klotoé, T. I. Sacramento, T. V. Dougnon, E. Déguenon, J. Agbankpé, K. Fabiyi, P. Assogba, M.-P. Hounkanrin, R. Akotegnon, T. J. Dougnon, J.-M. Atègbo

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Storage Insects on Yam Chips and Their Traditional Management in Northern Benin by Y. L. Loko, A. Dansi, M. Tamo, A. H. Bokonon-Ganta, P. Assogba, M. Dansi, R. Vodouhè, A. Akoegninou, A. Sanni

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Toxicological Characterization of Six Plants of the Beninese Pharmacopoeia Used in the Treatment of Salmonellosis by Boris Legba, Victorien Dougnon, Esther Deguenon, Jerrold Agbankpe, Maximin Senou, Alidah Aniambossou, Carène Gbaguidi, Kevin Sintondji, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Jacques Dougnon

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Meningococcal Meningitis (2016 to 2018) Four Years after the Introduction of Serogroup A Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Benin by Togbemabou Primous Martial Godjedo, Alidehou Jerrold Agbankpe, Moussiliou Noël Paraiso, Tamegnon Victorien Dougnon, Marie Hidjo, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Honore Bankole

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Antibiotics Resistance and Biofilm Formation Capacity of Staphylococcus spp. Strains Isolated from Surfaces and Medicotechnical Materials by Akim Socohou, Haziz Sina, Cyriaque Degbey, Chimène Nanoukon, Kamirou Chabi-Sika, Hélène Ahouandjinou, Halfane Lehmane, Farid Baba-Moussa, Lamine Baba-Moussa

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A Case of Cyperus spp. and Imperata cylindrica Occurrences on Acrisol of the Dahomey Gap in South Benin as Affected by Soil Characteristics: A Strategy for Soil and Weed Management by Brahima Kone, Guillaume Lucien Amadji, Amadou Toure, Abou Togola, Mariame Mariko, Joël Huat

“…Because of the limiting efficacy of common weed control methods on Cyperus spp. and Imperata cylindrica their occurrences in tropical agroecologies and the effect of soil properties in suppressing these species were investigated in south Benin (Cotonou), a typical ecology of the Dahomey gap. Weeds and soil samples were collected twice early and later in the rainy season in 2009 at four topographic positions (summit, upper slope, middle slope, and foot slope). …”
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Microbiological Safety of Leafy Vegetables Produced at Houeyiho and Sèmè-Kpodji Vegetable Farms in Southern Benin: Risk Factors for Campylobacter spp. by Sylvain Daton Kougblénou, Alidéhou Jerrold Agbankpé, Justin Gbèssohélé Béhanzin, Tamègnon Victorien Dougnon, Alidah Victonie Aniambossou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Honoré Sourou Bankolé

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The Necessity of Mobile Phone Technologies for Public Health Surveillance in Benin by Yaovi M. G. Hounmanou, Murielle S. S. Agonsanou, Victorien Dougnon, Mahougnon H. B. Vodougnon, Ephraim M. Achoh, Jibril Mohammed, Esron D. Karimuribo

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