Philippe Sessou

LiveDNA ID: 229.5711

44 Publications

4 Editorial Roles

0 Projects

About

Professional Summary

Sessou Philippe is a PhD Holder in Food and Industrial Microbiology. He is currently the former Head of Animal Health and Production at Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi. Furthermore, He is the current Coordinator of Research Group Animal Production and Food Safety in his Institute.

Education

Academic Background

Ph.D. University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin Food and Industrial Microbiology | Completed: 2013

Editorial Services

Editorial & Publishing Roles

Pharmacologia

Editorial Board Member

May 2019 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Pharmacologia.

Biotechnology

Editorial Board Member

Mar 2015 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Biotechnology.

Asian Journal of Biological Sciences

Editorial Board Member

Mar 2015 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Biological Sciences.

Microbiology Journal

Editorial Board Member

Mar 2015 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Microbiology Journal.

Publications (44)

Selected Scholarly Contributions

Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Isolates from Table Eggs, Poultry Sausages, and Clinical Samples in Southwest Benin

Cyrielle Hinson, Philippe Sessou, Paulin Azokpota, Georges Daube, Nicolas Korsak

Hygiene | Journal Article

10.3390/hygiene6010009

2026

Development of an Optimized Green Extraction Method for the Recovery of the Biocolorant From Bixa orellana L. Seeds

Ezéchiel Akakpo, Marius Eric Badoussi, Ifagbémi Bienvenue Chabi, Ambroise Kodjeyi, Hermance Yénoukounmey Houngbo, Claude Kouassi Gnacadja, Philippe Sessou, Valentin Wotto, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Paulin Azokpota

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation | Journal Article

10.1155/jfpp/7243915

2025

Antibacterial activity of Cinnamomum verum and Thymus vulgaris essential oils on multidrug-resistant zoonotic bacteria isolated from dogs in southern Benin

Ayaovi Bruno Yaovi, Arpita Das, Rama N. Behera, Paulin Azokpota, Souaïbou Farougou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Franck Michels, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Kiran Ambatipudi, Philippe Sessou

Access Microbiology | Journal Article

10.1099/acmi.0.000975.v3

2025

Global prevalence and antibiotic resistance profiles of bacterial pathogens in table eggs: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cyrielle Hinson, Aretas Tonouhewa, Paulin Azokpota, Georges Daube, Nicolas Korsak, Philippe Sessou

Veterinary World | Journal Article

10.14202/vetworld.2025.939-954

2025

First Metagenomic Shotgun Sequencing Report on the Microbiome of Local Goat and Sheep Raw Milk in Benin for Dairy Valorization

Yvette Adje, Philippe Sessou, Konstantinos Tegopoulos, Yaovi Mahuton Gildas Hounmanou, Nikistratos Siskos, Ioanna Farmakioti, Paulin Azokpota, Souaïbou Farougou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, George Skavdis, Maria E. Grigoriou

DNA | Journal Article

10.3390/dna5040058

2025

Nutritional Composition and Chemical Safety of Wagashi Gassirè Cheese Sold in the Southern Benin Markets

Alphonse Wanignon Dossou, Baké Marie Thérèse Seko Orou, Gwladys Komagbe, Philippe Sessou, Abdou Karim Issaka Youssao, Souaïbou Farougou, Joseph Djidjoho Hounhouigan, Jacques Mahillon, Roch Mongbo, Marc Poncelet, Samiha Boutaleb, Sylvie Gobert, Yann Eméric Madode, Paulin Azokpota, Antoine Clinquart, Marie-Louise Scippo, Caroline Douny

Dairy | Journal Article

10.3390/dairy5020022

2024

Hygienic quality of raw and fermented cow milk in the local milk sector of the Liptako-Gourma area in Niger

Mariama Hima Gagara, Philippe Sessou, François S. P. Dossa, Paulin Azokpota, Issaka A. K. Youssao, Soumana Abdoulaye Gouro, Souaibou Farougou

Veterinary World | Journal Article

10.14202/vetworld.2022.1541-1549

2022

Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria amongst dogs in Africa: A meta-analysis review

Ayaovi B. Yaovi, Philippe Sessou, Aretas B.N. Tonouhewa, Gildas Y.M. Hounmanou, Deborah Thomson, Roger Pelle, Souaïbou Farougou, Arindam Mitra

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research | Journal Article

10.4102/ojvr.v89i1.1970

2022

Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: An International Survey among Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Suzanna Awang Bono, Edlaine Faria de Moura Villela, Ching Sin Siau, Won Sun Chen, Supa Pengpid, M Tasdik Hasan, Philippe Sessou, John D. Ditekemena, Bob Omoda Amodan, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Housseini Dolo, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Wah Yun Low, Robert Colebunders

Vaccines | Journal Article

10.3390/vaccines9050515

2021

Adults’ Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine for Children in Selected Lower- and Middle-Income Countries

Suzanna Awang Bono, Ching Sin Siau, Won Sun Chen, Wah Yun Low, Edlaine Faria de Moura Villela, Supa Pengpid, M Tasdik Hasan, Philippe Sessou, John D. Ditekemena, Bob Omoda Amodan, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Housseini Dolo, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Robert Colebunders

Vaccines | Journal Article

10.3390/vaccines10010011

2021

Assessment of the microbiological quality of beverages sold in collective cafes on the campuses of the university of abomey-calavi, benin republic.

Komagbe G.S., P. Sessou, F. Dossa, P. Sossa-Minou, B. Taminiau, P. Azokpota, N. Korsak, G. Daube and S. Farougou,

Journal of Food Safety and Hygiene | Journal Article

10.18502/jfsh.v5i2.3948

Philippe Sessou

2020

Acute toxicity of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Annona muricata oils with acaricidal potentials.

Justin, A.K., S. Philippe, D.T. Victorien, A.M. Fidele and T. Rodrigue et al.,

Asian J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article

10.3923/ajbs.2020.1.8

Philippe Sessou

2020

Assessment of microbiological quality of fresh and smoked crabs (Callinectes amnicola) fished and sold in Southern Benin.

Boko, K.C., A.M.S. Yambode, P. Sessou, U.P. Tougan and Oscar et al.,

Microbiol. J., | Journal Article

10.3923/mj.2019.8.13

Philippe Sessou

2019

A study on the indigenous methods of processing milk in Niger.

Gagara, M.H., P. Sessou, F. Dossa S. Ahounou and P. Azokpota et al.,

Curr. Agric. Res. J., | Journal Article

10.12944/CARJ.7.2.09

Philippe Sessou

2019

A serological survey of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep and goat from Benin, West-Africa.

Tonouhewa, A.B.N., Y. Akpo, A. Sherasiya, P. Sessou and J.M. Adinci et al.,

J. Parasit Dis., | Journal Article

10.1007/s12639-018-01076-1

Philippe Sessou

2019

Phytochemistry and antibacterial activity of plants extracts compared with two commercial antibiotics against E coli responsible for avian colibacillosis in Benin

Philippe Sessou, Bruno Ayaovi Yaovi, Mahudro Yovo, Judicaël Gamedjo, François Dossa, Oscar Nestor Aguidissou, Kadoeito Cyrille Boko, Guy Alitonou, Souaïbou Farougou, Dominique Sohounhloue

International Journal of Phytomedicine | Journal Article

10.5138/09750185.2259

2018

Toxoplasma gondii infection in meat animals from Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis of sero-epidemiological studies.

Tonouhewa, A.B.N., Y. Akpo, P. Sessou, C. Adoligbe and E. Yessinou et al.,

Vet. World, | Journal Article

10.14202/vetworld.2017.194-208

Philippe Sessou

2017

Phytochemistry and antibacterial activity of Citrus sinensis extracts against three pathogenic bacteria in Benin.

Yovo, M., A.G. Alain, P. Sessou, O. Dedome and F. Tchobo et al.,

Res. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2016

First report on chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Artabotrys velutinus extracts against some clinical strains in Benin.

Yovo, M., G.A. Alitonou, H. Yedomonhan, F. Tchobo and O. Dedome et al.,

Am. J. Applied Chem., | Journal Article

10.11648/j.ajac.20160403.11

Philippe Sessou

2016

Preservation of traditional cheese Wagashi using essential oils: Impact on microbiological, physico-chemical and sensorial characteristics.

Sessou, P., C. Boko, G. Hounmanou, S.D. Osseni and E. Hounkpe et al.,

Br. Microbiol. Res. J., | Journal Article

10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27536

Philippe Sessou

2016

Safety evaluation of traditional cheese Wagashi treated with essential oils in Wistar rats: A subchronic toxicity study.

Sessou, P., J.R. Klotoe, V. Dougnon, S.D. Osseni and E. Hounkpe et al.,

Food Public Health, | Journal Article

10.5923/j.fph.20150504.06

Philippe Sessou

2015

Anti-oviposition and repellent activity of essential oil from Melaleuca leucadendron leaf acclimated in Benin against the angoumois grain moth.

Adjalian, E., P. Sessou, B. Yehouenou, F.T.D. Bothon and J.P. Noudogbessi et al.,

Int. J. Biol. Pharm. Allied Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2015

Chemical characterization of Lophira lanceolata and Carapa procera seed oils: Analysis of fatty acids, sterols, tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Nonviho, G., C. Paris, L. Muniglia, P. Sessou, D.C.P. Agbangnan, N. Brosse and D. Sohounhloue,

Res. J. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2014

Phytochemical study, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal activities of Sebastiania chamaelea extracts (L.) mull.

Mamadou, R.S., I. Moussa, P. Sessou, B. Yehouenou and P.D.C. Agbangnan et al.,

Agric. J. Soc. Ouest-Afr. Chim., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2014

Microbiological quality of smoked mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), sold in Abomey-calavi township markets, Benin.

Marc, K., S. Philippe, H. Eustache, Y. Boniface, S. Dominique and F. Souaibou,

J. Microbiol. Res., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2014

Chemical composition and bioefficacy of Dennettia tripetala and Uvariodendron angustifolium leaves essential oils against the angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella.

Adjalian, E., P. Sessou, F.T. Bothon, J. Dangou and T. Odjo et al.,

Int. J. Biosci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2014

Biological control of spoilage and pathogens moulds in culture medium and Beninese traditional cheese wagashi by Syzygium aromaticum essential oil.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou, B. Yehouenou, B. Agniwo and G. Alitonou et al.,

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., | Journal Article

10.5897/AJMR2013.5576

Philippe Sessou

2013

Comparative study of antifungal activities of six selected essential oils against fungal isolates from cheese Wagashi in Benin.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou, S. Ahounou, Y. Hounnankpon and P. Azokpota et al.,

Pak. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article

10.3923/pjbs.2013.1751.1757

Philippe Sessou

2013

Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oil of fresh leaves of Cinnamomum zeylanicum from Benin against six mycotoxigenic fungi isolated from a traditional cheese wagashi.

Philippe, S., F. Souaibou, N. Jean-Pierre, Y. Boniface and A. Paulin et al.,

Elixir Applied Biol., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. collected in two areas of Benin.

Alitonou, G.A., P. Sessou, F.P. Tchobo, J.P. Noudogbessi and F. Avlessi et al.,

Int. J. Biosci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils of Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) J. W. Moore. from Benin.

Alitonou, G.A., J.P. Noudogbessi, P. Sessou, A. Tonouhewa and F. Avlessi et al.,

Int. J. Biosci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Antimicrobial activities of essential oil extracted from leaves of Ocimum gratissimum L. against pathogenic and adulterated microorganisms associated to tomato in Benin.

Houinsou, R.L., E. Ahoussi, P. Sessou, B. Yehouenou and D. Sohounhloue,

Int. J. Biosci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Stabilization of local drink "Tchakpalo" produced in Benin by addition of essential oil extracted from fresh leaves of Cymbopogon citratus.

Christian, K., A.D. Edwige, S. Philippe, Y. Boniface and D. Sebastien et al.,

Int. Res. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical compositions and preventive activity of essential oils extracted from the leaves of two varieties of Tephrosia (Leguminosae-papilionoideae) collected in Benin on Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius).

Noudogbessi, J.P., P. Sessou, V.D. Wotto, G. Figueredo and P. Chalard et al.,

Asian J. Res. Chem., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Microbiological quality of raw milk processed from cows raised under extensive system in the republic of Benin.

Farougou, S., P. Sessou, B. Yehouenou and F. Dossa,

Res. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article

10.3923/jm.2012.337.343

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume dry leaves essential oil against food-borne pathogens and adulterated microorganisms.

Boniface, Y., S. Philippe, H.R. de Lima, N.J. Pierre, A.G. Alain, T. Fatiou and S. Dominique,

Int. Res. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of essential oils (EO) extracted from leaves of Lippia rugosa A. Chev against foods pathogenic and adulterated microorganisms.

Yehouenou, B., E. Ahoussi, P. Sessou, F. Toukourou and D. Sohounhloue,

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Bioefficacy of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil against foodborne pathogens in culture medium and in traditional cheese wagashi produced in Benin.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou, S. Kaneho, S. Djenontin and G.A. Alitonou et al.,

Int. Res. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Major component and potential applications of plant essentials oils as natural food preservatives: A short review research results.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou and D. Sohounhloue,

Int. J. Biosci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical composition and in vitro antifungal activity of Zingiber officinale essential oil against foodborne pathogens isolated from a traditional cheese wagashi produced in Benin.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou, J.P. Noudogbessi, B. Fanou, P. Azokpota, I. Youssao and D. Sohounhloue,

Int. J. Biosci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

In vitro antifungal activities of essential oils extracted from fresh leaves of Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Ocimum gratissimum against foodborne pathogens for their use as traditional cheese wagashi conservatives.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou, P. Azokpota, I. Youssao and D. Sohounhloue,

Res. J. Recent Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

In vitro antifungal activity of essential oil of Pimenta racemosa against fungal isolates from wagashi, a traditional cheese produced in Benin.

Sessou, P., S. Farougou, P. Azokpota, I. Youssao and B. Fanou et al.,

Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oil of fresh leaves of Ocimum gratissimum from Benin against six mycotoxigenic fungi isolated from traditional cheese wagashi.

Philippe, S., F. Souaibou, A. Guy, D.T. Sebastien and Y. Boniface et al.,

Int. Res. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2012

Chemical study and antimicrobial activities of volatile extracts from fresh leaves of crassocephalum rubens (Juss and Jack) S. moore against food-borne

Yehouenou, B., V. Wotto, H. Bankole, P. Sessou, J.P. Noudogbessi and D. Sohounhloue,

Scient. Study Res.: Chem. Chem. Eng. Biotechnol. Food Ind., | Journal Article

Philippe Sessou

2010