Initial treatment of severe malaria in children is inadequate – a study from a referral hospital in Cameroon
| Autor: | Chiabi, A, Takou, V, Tchokoteu, P-F, Ngo, S, Essoh, L |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
| Zdroj: | South African Journal of Child Health; Vol 3, No 1 (2009) |
| ISSN: | 1994-3032 1999-7671 |
| Popis: | Background. Severe malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum, is potentially fatal, with a case mortality rate of 15 - 20%, despite treatment.Aim. To document epidemiological and clinical features, including initial treatment, of severe malaria in children referred to a general paediatric unit in Cameroon.Methods. A prospective cross-sectional study investigating characteristics of children admitted for severe malaria, confirmedwith a positive thick blood smear.Results. A total of 309 (29.2%) children were identified out of 1 060 admissions, of whom 52% were males and 48% females, and mean age 46.3 (1 - 180) months. Most children were aged |
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