| Autor: |
Fortes Déguénonvo L, N A Lakhe, N. M. Dia, Leye Mmm, Cisse Vmp, Diop Sa, Diallo Mbaye K, Moussa Seydi, Ndiaye R, D. Ka |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Tropical Diseases. |
| ISSN: |
2329-891X |
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Objectives: Tetanus is a major health problem in Senegal. The objective of this study was to describe complications related to tetanus and to identify factors associated with their occurrence. Materials and Methods: We conducted a descriptive and analytical retrospective study including patients hospitalized with tetanus at the Infectious Diseases Department of Fann National University Hospital in Dakar from 2009 to 2012. The diagnosis of tetanus was confirmed based on the presence of clinical signs and the occurrence complications was assessed. Data were collected from medical records. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate potential risk factors for tetanus complications. Results: We included 402 cases of tetanus. The mean age was 29 ± 21 years and the sex ratio (M/F) 3.06. Skin was the most frequent portal of entry (76%). Overall, 184 patients presented at least one complication (46%). Infectious (127 cases, 69%), cardiovascular (84 cases, 45%) and respiratory (79 cases, 43%) complications were the most common. In multivariable analyses, age> 40 years (p |
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