DETECTION, OCCURENCE AND DECONTAMINATION STRATEGIES FOR SOLUBLE TOXIGENIC FUNGI AND MYCOTOXINS IN DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN CENTRAL AND WEST AFRICA

2025

Period :

2025 - 2029

The project "Detection, Occurrence, and Decontamination
Strategies for Soluble Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Drinking Water Sources in Central
and West Africa" aims to assess the extent of contamination and develop
innovative and sustainable strategies to decontaminate water intended for
human consumption.

1. Context

Contamination of drinking water sources by toxin-producing fungi and their
soluble mycotoxins is an emerging threat to public health in
Central and West Africa. These contaminants, often overlooked in
surveillance programs, can cause serious and chronic toxic effects in
humans. In response to this risk, the project "Detection, Occurrence and Decontamination
Strategies for Soluble Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Drinking Water Sources in Central
and West Africa" aims to assess the extent of contamination and develop
innovative and sustainable strategies to decontaminate water intended for
human consumption.

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2. Objectives

General Objective

Assess the presence, distribution, and levels of contamination by toxin-producing fungi
and soluble mycotoxins in drinking water sources, and propose
effective decontamination strategies adapted to the African context.

Specific Objectives

- Detect and identify toxin-producing fungal species present in drinking water sources in Central and West Africa. - Quantify soluble mycotoxin concentrations and assess their geographical and seasonal distribution. - Develop and test environmentally friendly and affordable decontamination methods to reduce the mycotoxin load in water.

3. Résultats Essentiels

Meeting with stakeholders to develop the work strategy and share responsibilities for the success of the trial.

4. Livrables

A literature review is currently being conducted on the subject. Data collection will begin shortly.

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DETECTION, OCCURENCE AND DECONTAMINATION STRATEGIES FOR SOLUBLE TOXIGENIC FUNGI AND MYCOTOXINS IN DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN CENTRAL AND WEST AFRICA