Mamoudou H. Dicko

Assessment of the Microbiological Quality of Selected Spices Sold in Retail Markets of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Sonagnon H.S. Kouhounde, Yaser Ouattara, Alfred Sib, Aly Savadogo & Mamoudou H. Dicko · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: Spices are dried aromatic plant materials used to improve the flavour, colour, and taste of foods and are valued for their bioactive compounds and micronutrients. Aims: This study assessed the microbiological quality of selected spices (pepper, fèfè, chilli, and ginge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61758

Identification and Characterisation of Shiga Toxin-producing and Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in Cattle Hides Sold in Markets in Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Sonagnon H. S. Kouhounde, Juste Sanou, Joseph Makaya, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Mamoudou H. Dicko & Michel K. Gomgnimbou · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Background: In Burkina Faso, bovine hide, constitutes an important component of the diet and represents a valued source of animal protein. However, the slaughtering, processing, and marketing practices associated with this product often occur under inadequate hygienic conditions,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i3880