Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Kangouté M

Publications

• Research Article
  HIV Morbidity and Mortality in the Pediatric Population of Côte d’Ivoire
  Author(s): Folquet AM, Dainguy ME, Kangouté M, Kouakou C, Kouadio E, Zobo Konan N, Oka Bérété G, Kouadio Yapo G, Gro Bi A, Djivohessoun A, Djoman I and Jaeger FNFolquet AM, Dainguy ME, Kangouté M, Kouakou C, Kouadio E, Zobo Konan N, Oka Bérété G, Kouadio Yapo G, Gro Bi A, Djivohessoun A, Djoman I and Jaeger FN
  
  Introduction: The aim of our study was to describe the morbidity and mortality patterns in HIV-positive pediatric patients followed at the unit in charge of Pediatric HIV, in the pediatrics department of Cocody University Teaching Hospital (CHU-Cocody). Method: This hospital-based retrospective study focused on 218 pediatric patients enrolled at the CHU-Cocody from November 28th 2005 until June 30th 2010. Outcomes of children with anti-retroviral therapy (group A) and children without (Group B) anti-retroviral therapy were described and compared. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) - eligibility followed national guidelines thus withholding treatment for immune-competent children or those with contraindications to ARTs such as increased transaminases (>10x) or vital distress. Results: The average age of children in group A.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2090-7214.1000162

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