Article
Immunology
Chandni Patel, Jean T. Coulibaly, Daniela Hofmann, Yves N'Gbesso, Jan Hattendorf, Jennifer Keiser
Summary: In adults, a single 800-mg albendazole dose provides higher efficacy against hookworm and is well tolerated, making it a potential option for community-based strategies targeting adults. Current recommendations suffice for preschool-aged children and school-aged children.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Etienne K. Angora, Alexane Vangraefschepe, Jean-Francois Allienne, Herve Menan, Jean T. Coulibaly, Aboulaye Meite, Giovanna Raso, Mirko S. Winkler, William Yavo, Andre O. Toure, Eliezer K. N'Goran, Jakob Zinsstag, Jurg Utzinger, Oliver Balmer, Jerome Boissier
Summary: This study investigated the population genetics and genetic structure of Schistosoma haematobium in different parts of Cote d'Ivoire, as well as the frequency of S. haematobium x S. bovis hybrids in school-aged children. The results showed significant differences in genetic diversity between different sites and clustering of parasite genotypes within individual children.
Article
Pediatrics
Zaid Haddadin, Danielle A. Rankin, Loren Lipworth, Mina Suh, Rendie McHenry, Anna Blozinski, Seifein Salib George, Kailee N. Fernandez, Rebekkah Varjabedian, Andrew J. Spieker, Donald S. Shepard, Natasha B. Halasa
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the distribution, clinical presentations, and severity of common acute respiratory infections viruses in infants across 3 clinical settings. The most commonly detected viruses were rhinovirus/enterovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza, with RSV causing the highest disease severity.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xue-Mei Wang, Qiong-Yao Wang, Jie Huang
Summary: This study aims to analyze the anemia status and influencing factors of infants and young children aged 6 to 36 months in Ma'anshan City, China, providing scientific evidence for reducing the incidence of anemia and improving the health level of children in this age group.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Kassi Kondo Fulgence, Kiki-Barro Pulcherie Christiane Marie, Valerie Bedia-Tanoh Akoua, Kone Estelle Gnanyo Massafoma, Angora Kpongbo Etienne, Konate-Toure Abibatou, Vanga-Bosson Abo Henriette, Miezan Assohoun Jean Sebastien, Djohan Vincent, Yavo William, Menan Eby Ignace Herve
Summary: This study investigated primary school students in rural and urban areas of southern and central Cote d'Ivoire and found significant associations between tinea capitis and factors such as age, sex, pets at home, bathing frequency, sharing of sponges, combs and towels, and hair length. In addition to tinea capitis, other superficial fungal infections were also identified among these children. Tinea capitis is common among young boys in rural areas of Cote d'Ivoire.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lijuan Wang, Junsheng Huo, Yanli Wei, Yanbin Tang, Jing Sun, Jian Huang
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of Yingyangbao (YYB) intervention on hemoglobin (Hb) and anemia among infants and young children (IYC) in China. The results showed that compared to 2015, there was a significant improvement in Hb concentrations and a decrease in anemia prevalence among IYC in 2017-2020. Regression analysis demonstrated that higher YYB consumption was associated with increased Hb concentration and reduced anemia.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abenin Mathieu Brou, Franck Adje Djalega, Venance Tokpa, Edy Constant Gbala Seri, Apie Lea Fabienne Anoua, Julie Ann Robinson
Summary: This study found that the resources provided by families, such as education and learning activities, can protect children with stunted growth from the negative impact on school readiness and skill development.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Laura Lacalle, Melissa Liher Martinez-Shaw, Yolanda Marin, Yolanda Sanchez-Sandoval
Summary: This systematic review summarized the empirical evidence on prematurity as a risk factor for cognitive development in school-age children. The study included articles published between 2012 and 2022, focusing on the intelligence quotient (IQ) of preterm children aged 6-12 years. The results showed that premature birth was associated with lower IQ scores compared to full-term children, with perinatal and family variables playing a significant role in cognitive development.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erin N. Hulland, Eva Leidman, Caroline Wilkinson, Melody Tondeur, Oleg Bilukha
Summary: This study analyzed cluster survey data from refugee settings in nine countries, finding that ICCs and DEFF were relatively small for both non-pregnant women and children with regional differences observed. Location-specific values are preferred, but in the absence of information, DEFFs of 1.4-1.8 are suggested for mean cluster sizes around 20, and DEFFs of 1.2-1.4 for mean cluster sizes around 10.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yekini A. Olatunji, Adeshola A. Banjo, Alexander Jarde, Rasheed Salaudeen, Malick Ndiaye, Lobga B. Galega, Aderonke Odutola, Ilias M. Hossain, Chidiebere Osuorah, Muhammad S. Sahito, Bilquees Shah Muhammad, Nurudeen U. Ikumapayi, Momodou M. Drammeh, Ahmad Manjang, Richard A. Adegbola, Biran M. Greenwood, Phillip C. Hill, Mackenzie A. Grant
Summary: By conducting population-based surveillance in rural Gambia, this study found that invasive bacterial diseases (IBD) are common in young infants in the area and have a high case-fatality rate.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Akoua Valerie Bedia-Tanoh, Abibatou Konate, Akpa Paterne Gnagne, Assohoun Jean Sebastien Miezan, Pulcherie Christiane Marie Kiki-Barro, Kpongbo Etienne Angora, Kondo Fulgence Kassi, Abo Henriette Vanga-Bosson, Vincent Djohan, Eby Ignace Herve Menan, William Yavo
Summary: The study showed that pregnant women who received intermittent preventive treatment had lower infection rates at the placental, venous, and cord blood levels. There was a statistically significant relationship between the number of doses and placental infection rate. Overall, IPT was found to be effective in reducing plasmodial infestation during pregnancy.
PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Florence A. Kanu, Maria Elena D. Jefferds, Anne M. Williams, O. Yaw Addo, Parminder S. Suchdev, Andrea J. Sharma
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that the current WHO-recommended adjustments for hemoglobin levels in anemia assessment may need updating, as they may underestimate the prevalence of anemia among children and women.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Lauren M. Cohee, Ingrid Peterson, Andrea G. Buchwald, Jenna E. Coalson, Clarissa Valim, Moses Chilombe, Andrew Ngwira, Andy Bauleni, Sarah Schaffer-DeRoo, Karl B. Seydel, Mark L. Wilson, Terrie E. Taylor, Don P. Mathanga, Miriam K. Laufer
Summary: School-based screening and treatment can reduce the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection and anemia, thereby improving the health of students.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jules N. Kouadio, Jennifer Giovanoli Evack, Jean-Baptiste K. Sekre, Louise Y. Achi, Mamadou Ouattara, Jan Hattendorf, Oliver Balmer, Bassirou Bonfoh, Jakob Zinsstag, Jurg Utzinger, Eliezer K. N'Goran
Summary: The study examines the epidemiology of schistosomiasis and hookworm infection in northern Cote d'Ivoire and finds low transmission rates. The establishment and rigorous implementation of an integrated surveillance-response system are recommended to eliminate schistosomiasis and hookworm in this region.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Eveline Huerlimann, Ladina Keller, Chandni Patel, Sophie Welsche, Jan Hattendorf, Said M. Ali, Shaali M. Ame, Somphou Sayasone, Jean T. Coulibaly, Jennifer Keiser
Summary: The study conducted a randomized controlled trial in multiple countries, suggesting that the co-administered ivermectin-albendazole treatment is more effective against trichuriasis compared to albendazole monotherapy.
LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)