Mounerou Salou

First Molecular Characterisation of Clinical Strains of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Togo (West Africa)

Menssah Teko, Mounerou Salou, Solange E. Kakou Ngazoa, Issaka Maman, Kodjovi Agbodeka, David Coulibaly N., Christiane Aby Amon, Bahou Roger Dehe & Yaovi Ameyapoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease worldwide. Cases most occur in 30 countries but severe cases occur in West Africa countries such as Benin, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo mainly in rural regions. Early diagnosis may prevent severe disability. The mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530076

Impact of Empirical Antibiotic Therapy on the Carriage and Acquisition of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Paeditric Department of Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital, Lomé, Togo

Fiali Ayawa Lack, Koffi Mawuse Guédénon, Mawussi Godonou, Novissi Tsogbale, Rogatien Comlan Atoun, Anoumou Yaotsè Dagnra & Mounerou Salou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: Antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is a major global threat, particularly in hospitalized children, where it leads to difficult-to-treat infections and prolonged hospital stays. The gastrointestinal tract serves as a key reservoir for transmission, and limite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41736

Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli in Commercial Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) Farms: Prevalence and Association with Bio-Preservation Practices in Togo

Essozimna Sondou, Rogatien Comlan Atoun, Akoélé Siliadin, Amegnona Agbonon, Esther Abla Ahouefa Konou, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi, Anoumou Claver Dagnra & Mounerou Salou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Introduction: In Togo, limited data exist on the implementation of biosecurity and bio-preservation practices in animal production systems, particularly in grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) farming. This study aimed to describe the level of intestinal microbiota contamination...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41729

Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Patients Hospitalized at the Sylvanus Olympio University Teaching Hospital in Lomé, Togo

Sika Dossim, Lidaw D. Bawe, Komla M. Dossouvi, Détèma Maba, Abdoul-Aziz Lawani, Amivi M. Godonou, Essokedi Tchedie, Mounerou Salou, Anoumou Y. Dagnra & Mireille Prince-David · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aims: Bacteria isolated from hospitalized patients are often responsible for healthcare-associated infections (HAI), particularly in developing countries. Thus, this study aimed to determine the antibiotic resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from patients hospitalized at the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i41438

High Carrying Rate of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Enterobacteriaceae by Slaughterhouse Workers in Lomé, Togo in 2019

Amivi Mawussi Godonou, Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi, Novissi Tsogbale, Fiali Lack, Sika Dossim, Komla Batassé Batawui, Yaovi Agbekponou Ameyapoh, Koumavi Ekouevi, Anoumou Yaotsè Dagnra & Mounerou Salou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Introduction: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL) represent a real public health concern because of their spread. The role of agri-food chains in transmitting of digestive ESBL-producing bacterial strains in the community, was demonstrated but lit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i1130281