Descriptive and Analytical Study of Factors Associated with Mortality in Severe Malaria among Children in Dakar Emergency Departments from July to December 2022
Background:Malaria is the most widespread parasitic disease and remains a public
health priority worldwide. The severe form is fatal if not treated early and
appropriately.The aim was to carry out a descriptive and analytical
study of the factors associated with mortality during severe malaria in
children attending emergency departments in Dakar, Senegal.Methods: This is a prospective, observational and analytical study conducted over
a 6-month period (July 1 to December 31, 2022), focusing on children
hospitalized for severe malaria according to WHO severity criteria.Results: A total of 403 patients were hospitalized, including 78 cases of severe
malaria (19.35%). Males predominated
(60.26%) (sex ratio 1.51). The average age was 6.56 years [8 months -14
years], with the [5-10 years] age group the most represented (40.26%). The average
consultation time was 5.33 days (1
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