Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Ndiaye R

Publications

• Case Report
  Complication of Tetanus: Report of 402 Cases at the Fann University Hospital Center of Dakar in Senegal
  Author(s): Fortes Déguénonvo L, Leye MMM, Dia NM, Ndiaye R, Lakhe NA, Ka D, Cisse VMP, Diallo Mbaye K, Diop SA and Seydi MFortes Déguénonvo L, Leye MMM, Dia NM, Ndiaye R, Lakhe NA, Ka D, Cisse VMP, Diallo Mbaye K, Diop SA and Seydi M
  
  Objectives: Tetanus is a major health problem in Senegal. The objective of this study was to describe complications related to tetanus and to identify factors associated with their occurrence. Materials and Methods: We conducted a descriptive and analytical retrospective study including patients hospitalized with tetanus at the Infectious Diseases Department of Fann National University Hospital in Dakar from 2009 to 2012. The diagnosis of tetanus was confirmed based on the presence of clinical signs and the occurrence complications was assessed. Data were collected from medical records. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate potential risk factors for tetanus complications. Results: We included 402 cases of tetanus. T.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000182

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