Cysticercosis and fasciolosis are zoonosis with public health and economic importance. A retrospective study was conducted with the objective to determine the prevalence and economic losses associated with meat condemnation in Ouagadougou abattoir due to two parasitic zoonosis: fasciolosis and cysticercosis. The meat inspection register was sifted through to collect data on animals slaughtered in the abattoir between 2007 and 2013. Prices of carcasses and organs have been requested from stakeholders in the meat industry. The prevalence and economic losses associated with animal fasciolosis and cysticercosis were calculated. The overall prevalence of fasciolosis and cysticercosis were 0.41% and 0.17%, respectively. The highest prevalence of fasciolosis was observed in cattle (0.82%), while the highest rate of cysticercosis was observed in pigs (0.22%). For both fasciolosis and cysticercosis, the highest number of condemnation was observed during the dry season. Total economic losses due to fasciolosis stemming from seizure of liver and carcass weight loss were estimated at XOF 142 068 284 ($258,423) while losses related to cysticercosis-infected organs and carcasses was estimated at XOF 6 286 000 ($11,434 USD). This study highlights the impact of these diseases in Burkina Faso and proves that the country's population is facing riks of contamination.

Introduction : la pandémie de COVID-19 n'a pas épargné le Burkina Faso qui a enregistré ses premiers cas le 09 mars 2020.Objectifs : décrire le profil épidémiologique et clinique des cas suspects de COVID-19 au CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo de OuagadougouPatients et méthode : il s'agit d'une étude transversale conduite du 05 Avril au 04 Mai 2020 dans la zone d'accueil et de tri du CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo. Étaient inclus tous les patients suspects de COVID-19, conformément aux définitions de l'OMS.RésultatsSur les 2 486 patients reçus au niveau de la zone d'accueil et de tri du CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, 151 cas suspects de COVID-19 avaient été recensés, dont 14 cas confirmés, soit un taux de dépistage de 9%. La majorité des patients (71,5%) provenaient de la ville de Ouagadougou. L'âge moyen était de 53±18 ans. Le sexe masculin prédominait (sex ratio = 1,25). Cliniquement, 86% des patients étaient fébriles. Une toux était présente chez 69% des patients ; une dyspnée chez 60% avec une fréquence respiratoire moyenne de 29±10 cycles/mn. La saturation pulsée en oxygène moyenne était à 86±13%. La fréquence cardiaque moyenne était de 104±17/mn. Une asthénie était notée chez 29% ; des céphalées chez 18% ; un mal de gorge chez 15,5% ; une douleur thoracique chez 11,5% ; une détresse respiratoire chez 11% des patients ; un écoulement nasal et des nausées chez respectivement 7% des patients. Tous les cas suspects ont bénéficié de prélèvement nasopharyngé. La majorité des prélèvements (76,2%) ont été effectués par l'équipe d'investigation de l'hôpital Yalgado. Les patients prélevés étaient hospitalisés dans 29% des cas. Six cas ont refusé le prélèvement. Neuf prélèvements ont été effectués en post mortem.Conclusion : il est noté un polymorphisme clinique et un faible taux de dépistage de la COVID-19 chez les patients suspects, témoins d'un manque de spécificité des signes cliniques de la maladie.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects humans and animals. It is transmitted by rabid animals, through bite, scratch or licking. Almost 99% of human cases are caused by dogs. In Burkina Faso, nearly 5,000 bites cases are recorded annually. This cross-sectional investigation was conducted with the objective of assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of people regarding rabies and preventive measures in five health districts, Burkina Faso. Using a structured questionnaire, the survey was conducted in households to capture data on participants’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of rabies control. Through a house-to-house approach, the questionnaire was administrated to 320 household members. The results indicated that 36.9% of the participants had high level knowledge of rabies, 80% perceived it as a fatal disease, 76.4% of participant’s reported attitudes were negative and 58.9% of them reported uncorrect practices. The knowledge level of rabies was significantly associated with health district, area of household location, participant’s age, their level of education, previous history with rabies and information channels used by household (p<0.05). However, the health district, the area of household location, the level of education and the knowledge level had significant association with attitudes of participants with regard to rabies (p<0.05). Concerning health behaviours, health district of respondents and their previous history with rabies showed significant association with practices regarding bite cases management (p<0.05). In addition, people health seeking behaviors were significantly associated with their levels of knowledge regarding rabies, their perceptions and attitudes towards the disease (p<0.05). National rabies control stakeholders should address the knowledge gaps through mass awareness campaigns providing key information regarding the risks of contamination and the recommended practices to prevent avoidable deaths.

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