The Prevalence of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in Children 0-5 years old Suffering from Acute Diarrhea in the University Hospital Center of Mother and Child (UHC-MC) in N’Djamena, Chad

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fombotioh Ndifor ◽  
Abakar Idriss Lawane ◽  
Nadjioroum Ngam-Asra ◽  
Mouktar Abaya Adoum ◽  
Brahim Boy Otchom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Infection ◽  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Test Kit ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Fresh Stool ◽  
The University ◽  
Hospital Center

Acute diarrhea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children from 0-5 months old, especially in Africa and many developing countries. Rotavirus and Adenovirus have been recognized as the common pathogens for this public health problem. However, little or no investigation has been carried out on the two viruses in Chad. In view of this fact, we decided to study the prevalence of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in children suffering from acute diarrhea at the University Hospital Center of Mother and Child (UHC-MC). Fresh stool samples were collected from 440 children ages 0-5 years (225 females and 2015 males). They were brought for medical consultation from March 2019- September 2019 at the pediatric department. Specimens were analyzed and Rotavirus and Adenovirus were detected using Rapid Immunochromatographic Test kit (Vikia BioMerieux, France). Out of the 440 children examined, 228 had viral infection with a prevalence of 51.81%. Based on gender infection, females 140 (62.22%) were significantly more infected than males 88(40.93%). Prevalence of mono infection of Rotavirus in children 110 (48.24%) was higher than that of Adenovirus 74(32.45%). More males had Rotavirus infection 60(68.18%) than girls 50 (37.71%). Co-infection was found to be 44 (19.29%). Distribution of viral infection indicated that children between 6-11 months had the highest viral burden 101(77.69%). Among clinical symptoms recorded, dehydration was the highest in children 84(61.76%). Due to the high prevalence of Rotavirus and Adenovirus discovered, we suggest that vaccines for the two viruses should be included in the national immunization program.

Management of Obstetric Emergencies at the Maternity Center of the University Hospital Center of Oueme-Plateau (CHUD O/P) in Benin

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lokossou MSHS ◽  
Bagnan Tonato JA ◽  
Ogoudjobi OM ◽  
Tognifode V ◽  
Obossou AAA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
The University ◽  
Hospital Center

scholarly journals Effects of certain disinfectants and antibiotics on biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus isolated from medical devices at the University Hospital Center of Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-310
Author(s):  
I. Kara Terki ◽  
H. Hassaine ◽  
A. Kara Terki ◽  
B. Nadira ◽  
N. Kara Terki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Centre Hospitalier ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire ◽  
Dispositif Médical ◽  
The University ◽  
Hospital Center

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the species of bacteria most frequently isolated from medical devices. The ability to produce biofilm is an important step in the pathogenesis of these staphylococci infection, and biofilm formation is strongly dependent on environmental conditions as well as antibiotics and disinfectants used in the treatment and prevention of infections.Methodology: In this study, 28 S. aureus isolated from medical devices at the University Hospital Center of Sidi Bel Abbes in Northwestern Algeria were tested for biofilm formation by culture on Red Congo Agar (RCA). The tube method (TM) and tissue culture plate (TCP) techniques were also used to investigate the effect of penicillin, ethanol and betadine on pre-formed biofilm.Results: Nineteen S. aureus isolates produced biofilm on the RCA and 7 produced biofilms by the tube method, 2 of which were high producer. In addition, 9 S. aureus isolates produced biofilm on polystyrene micro-plates, and in the presence of penicillin and ethanol, this number increased to 19 and 11 biofilm producing S. aureus isolates respectively. On the other hand, no biofilm was formed in the presence of betadine.Conclusion: It is important to test for biofilm formation following an imposed external constraint such as disinfectants and antibiotics in order to develop new strategies to combat bacterial biofilms but also to better control their formation. Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus, biofilm, medical device, disinfectant, antibiotic French Title: Effets de certains désinfectants et antibiotiques sur la formation de biofilms par Staphylococcus aureus isolé à partir de dispositifs médicaux au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sidi Bel Abbès, Algérie Contexte: Staphylococcus aureus est l'une des espèces de bactéries les plus fréquemment isolées des dispositifs médicaux. La capacité de produire du biofilm est une étape importante dans la pathogenèse de ces infections à staphylocoques, et la formation de biofilm dépend fortement des conditions environnementales ainsi que des antibiotiques et des désinfectants utilisés dans le traitement et la prévention des infections. Méthodologie: Dans cette étude, 28 S. aureus isolés à partir de dispositifs médicaux au Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sidi Bel Abbès dans le nord-ouest de l'Algérie ont été testés pour la formation de biofilm par culture sur gélose rouge du Congo (RCA). La méthode des tubes (TM) et les techniques de plaques de culture tissulaire (TCP) ont également été utilisées pour étudier l'effet de la pénicilline, de l'éthanol et de la bétadine sur le biofilm préformé. Résultats: Dix-neuf isolats de S. aureus ont produit un biofilm sur le RCA et 7 ont produit des biofilms par la méthode des tubes, dont 2 étaient très productifs. De plus, 9 isolats de S. aureus ont produit du biofilm sur des microplaques en polystyrène, et en présence de pénicilline et d'éthanol, ce nombre est passé à 19 et 11 isolats de S. aureus producteurs de biofilm respectivement. En revanche, aucun biofilm ne s'est formé en présence de bétadine. Conclusion: Il est important de tester la formation de biofilm suite à une contrainte externe imposée comme les désinfectants et les antibiotiques afin de développer de nouvelles stratégies pour lutter contre les biofilms bactériens mais aussi pour mieux contrôler leur formation. Mots-clés: Staphylococcus aureus, biofilm, dispositif médical, désinfectant, antibiotique  

scholarly journals Radiographic aspects of acute community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis in children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rivo Lova Herilanto Rakotomalala ◽  
Harimino Mireille Rakotondravelo ◽  
Andrianina Harivelo Ranivoson ◽  
Annick Lalaina Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University ◽  
Tuberculosis In Children

Background: The etiological diagnosis of pneumonia is often difficult because of the impossibility of microbiological confirmation most of the time. Therefore, chest X-ray is still essential for a positive diagnosis and etiological orientation. The main objective of our study was to describe the radiographic aspects of acute community-acquired pneumonia and tubercular pneumonia in children.Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study conducted at the university hospital mother and child of Tsaralalana from January 1st to July 31st, 2017.Results: Sixty-nine cases of pneumonia were included, including 13 cases of TB pneumonia and 46 cases of acute community-acquired pneumonia. The average age was 36.68 months with a male predominance. Clinically, respiratory functional signs predominated in both cases. Alteration in general condition was mainly observed in tubercular pneumonia (26.08%). Alveolar syndromes were present in 43.47% of TB pneumonias and 36.94% of acute community-acquired pneumonia. With regard to the radiographic images, alveolar involvement was common to both types of pneumonia; the nodular image was present in 8.69% of the tubercular pneumonias and 2.17% of the acute community-acquired pneumonia; the cavity image was present only in the tubercular pneumonia (p=0.04); the right-sided location predominated in both cases.Conclusions: X-ray images were common to both TB pneumonia and acute community-acquired pneumonia; some images were specific to TB pneumonia. However, the etiologic orientation of pneumonia is based on a combination of epidemiologic, clinical, and radiographic evidence.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding in the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin ◽  
Eouani Max Lévy Eméry ◽  
Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly ◽  
Mahoungou Tsibozi Frédine ◽  
Itoua Clautaire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The University ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hospital Center

Mansonelliasis identified by a cervicovaginal smear at the university hospital center of Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso)

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-446
Author(s):  
S. Bamba ◽  
F. Barro-Traoré ◽  
M. Liance ◽  
O. Da ◽  
C. Sanou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Bobo Dioulasso ◽  
The University ◽  
Hospital Center

TETANUS OF THE NEWBORN INFANT

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1964 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Dacio Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Newborn Infant ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Pediatric Service ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
The University

Tetanus in the newborn infant is still a most important public health problem in Brazil. An analysis of 238 cases, admitted in a two-year period to the pediatric service of the University Hospital in Sao Paulo, is presented. It is suggested that prognosis is related more closely to amount of tetanospasmin produced and absorbed by the central nervous system than to some of the more traditional indices of clinical severity. The plan of treatment in use is presented, since the over-all recovery rate compares very favorably with other published reports.

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