Archives of Infectious Diseases & Therapy(AIDT)
ISSN: 2577-8455 | DOI: 10.33140/AIDT
Impact Factor: 1.385
Ansoumana Diatta
Department of Pneumology, Peace Hospital in Ziguinchor, Senegal
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Research Article
Impact of the Introduction of Artesunate on the Management of Severe Malaria in Casamance (Senegal): A Comparative Analysis of Data From 2016 and 2020
Author(s): Kalilou Diallo*, Paulin Sambou, Jean Christoph Dionou, Yaya Kane, Abdoulaye Diop, Khadidiatou Diallo, Mame Ngone Coly, Habibou Sarr, Abdou Badiane, Ludmillie Annie Badji, Ansoumana Diatta and Noel Magloire Manga
Background: the implementation of different control strategies, including the treatment of severe forms with injectable artesunate, has made it possible to significantly reduce malaria in Senegal. Despite everything, malaria remains a concern in Senegal, especially in the southern regions, hence the interest in studying these characteristics and their evolution over time. Objectives: describe the epidemiological, clinical and evolving aspects of severe malaria before and after implementation of artesunate treatment. Patients and methods: retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study focusing on cases of severe malaria admitted in two health structures in the Vélingara district in 2016 and 2020. The severity of diagnosis was made based on the current criteria of the WHO and confirmation mad.. Read More»