Doutchi Mahamadou | Infectiology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Doutchi Mahamadou | Infectiologie | Editorial Board Member

Université André Salifou | Niger

Prof. Doutchi Mahamadou is an accomplished infectious disease specialist and public health researcher whose work advances malaria control, epidemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging viral diseases across West Africa. With more than peer-reviewed publications, three book chapters, and conference papers, his research integrates clinical insights with applied public health interventions, emphasizing operational strategies for managing malaria chemoprevention, Lassa fever, Rift Valley fever, dengue, diphtheria resurgence, and community-level infectious disease surveillance. His scientific output has gained substantial visibility, reflected in his citation metrics: Scopus citations exceed 350 with an h-index of 12, while Google Scholar records more than 600 citations with an h-index of 15 and over 20 i10-index publications. As President of the Nigerian Society of Infectious Pathology and an active contributor to multiple scientific networks, he supports evidence-based policies and strengthens research capacity in low-resource settings. His editorial competence stems from extensive experience in peer review, manuscript development, and multidisciplinary collaboration, making him highly suitable for the Editorial Board Member Award. His research consistently focuses on translating epidemiological findings into practical tools for disease control and health system resilience, ensuring that scientific knowledge informs policy, clinical guidelines, and community-level interventions. Doutchi, M., et al. First cases of dengue fever confirmed in the national hospitals of Zinder and Niamey. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. Doutchi, M., Abdoul-Aziz, B. A., Lamine, M. M., Diongolé, H., et al. The resurgence of diphtheria in Zinder, Niger. Infectious Diseases Now. Doutchi, M., et al. Circulation of non-falciparum species in Niger: Implications for malaria diagnosis. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Doutchi, M., et al. Presentation and outcomes of Lassa fever in children in Nigeria: A prospective cohort study (LASCOPE). Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Doutchi, M. Inducible clindamycin resistance among clinical Gram-positive cocci in a tertiary hospital in Niger Republic. Preprint. This comprehensive research portfolio and scientific influence strongly align with the expectations of the Editorial Board Member Award. He exemplifies the scholarly excellence, critical review expertise, and leadership that define this award category.

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Featured Publications

  • Tapha, O., Yacouba, A., Degbey, C., Mamoudou Issa Koukou, N., Abass Albana, I., Saley, S. M., Hanki, Y., Mounkaila, B., Doutchi, M., Brah, S., et al. (2025). Antibiotic resistance of non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli in a tertiary hospital in Niger: A prospective cross-sectional study. BMJ Open.

  • Moustapha, L. M., Sanda, A.-N. H., Mukhtar, M. M., Muhammad, A., Einoi, H. K., Aliyu, Y. Y., Adamu, S., Moudalabi, T. M., Lawali, I. Y., Moussa, A.-H. D., et al. (2025). First detection and entomological characterisation of invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in sympatry with other vectors in Gayi, Southern Niger Republic. Scientific Reports.

  • Blaizot, R., Lamine, M. M., Saout, M., Issa, K., Laminou, I. M., Duvignaud, A., Demar, M., & Doutchi, M. (2025). Molecular detection of Leishmania major human infections in the Zinder area, Niger. BMC Infectious Diseases.

  • Lamine, M. M., Mahamadou, D., Mahamadou, M. A., Hassane, B., Ousmane, A., Fils, S. A., Salaou, C., Abdourahamane, Y., & Eric, A. (2025). Prevalence of protozoa in HIV/AIDS patients with gastrointestinal symptoms in Zinder National Hospital, Niger Republic. BMC Infectious Diseases.

  • Doutchi, M., Abdoul-Aziz, A. B., Yacouba, A., Lamine, M. M., Fils, S. A., Abraham, G. T., Hamsatou, B., Farouk, M., Eholié, S. P., & Mamadou, S. (2025). Whole genome sequencing revealed an outbreak of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in Zinder region, Niger. International Journal of Infectious Diseases.