Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), also known as "Bouillaud's disease", is a post-streptococcal non-suppurative inflammatory disease complicating an upper airway infection with group A β-hemolytic streptococcus. Although RHD has almost disappeared in developed countries,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4301
Background: Caustics are corrosive substances whose ingestion causes tissue damage that can range from mucosal irritation to total necrosis or even perforation of the affected digestive or bronchial segment. Ingestion is often accidental in children and a real public health probl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i1253
Aims: The Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) provides a standardized tool to measure and monitor antimicrobial prescribing and resistance worldwide. Study Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional point prevalence survey. Place and Duration of Study: Albert Royer National...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121669
Background: Acute post infectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis in developing countries. Its epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical management and outcome aspects remain poorly documented in Senegal. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1506
Introduction: Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) refer to situations where chromosomal, gonadal or anatomical sex is atypical. We aimed to describe the baseline characteristics on clinical and etiological diagnosis of DSD in Senegalese children. Methods: This retrospective cohort...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i1317
Marie Paula Apsa Dione, Amadou Sow, Kane Awa, Béatrice laeticia chendjou, Ndeye Astou Diop, Mame Awa Ndao, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Aminata Mbaye, Guillaye Diagne, Aliou THIONGANE, Papa Moctar Faye, Amadou Lamine Fall & Ousmane Ndiaye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Introduction: Shock is a failure of the circulatory system, resulting in an imbalance between oxygen supply and tissue demand. The objective of this study was to evaluate the etiological profiles and therapeutic challenges of shock in children. Patients and methods: This was a pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12499