Introduction: Childhood heart failure is a common yet underrecognized serious condition, thus representing a major public health challenge due to its serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality, as well as its impact on health systems, particularly in sub-Saharan Afr...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i11489
Background: Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin. It poses a public health problem in Senegal and mainly affects children and adolescents. Infections are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in children with sickle cell disease. The objective of our wor...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v6i430203
Lamine Thiam, Adama Coundoul, Isabelle Jokébé Coly, Ndiogou Seck, Djibril Boiro, Aliou Abdoulaye Ndongo, Idrissa Basse, François Niokhor Diouf, Moustapha Ndiaye, Amadou Lamine Fall & Ousmane Ndiaye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Introduction: Febrile seizures are seizures associated with fever in children. They represent a frequent reason for consultation in pediatric emergencies. Febrile convulsions are often qualified as benign pathologies but they are a source of concern, explaining the number of toll...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v5i230167
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...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12499
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...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i1317
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,...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4301