Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
ISSN: 2329-8731
Department of Medicine, Hospital Heinrich Lucke, Diourbel, Senegal
Research Article
Severe malaria at the Samine health center in Sédhiou: Current aspects and evolving profile
Author(s): Ndeye Fatou Ngom*, Fulgence Abdou Faye, El Hadji Cheikh Abdoulaye Diop, Bineta Mané Mbengue, Mountaga Elimane Dia, Alassane Ndiaye, Betty Fall and Ousseynou Ka
Introduction: Severe malaria, predominantly caused by Plasmodium falciparum, remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. In Senegal, over 10,000 severe cases are reported annually, increasingly affecting both children and adults. This study aimed to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients hospitalized for severe malaria at the Samine Health Center. Materials and Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional, and descriptive study was conducted from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023. All patients hospitalized for severe malaria during this period were included. Results: Among 411 hospitalized patients, 124 had severe malaria, representing a hospital incidence of 30.17%. Most cases were admitted in 2021 (34.67%) and during October-November, peaking in November (34.68%). The majority were male (66%), with a sex ratio of 1.95. The .. View More»
DOI:
10.35841/2329- 8731.25.13.407