Publications by authors named "Alix Tougma"
Infect Dis Poverty
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The study involved 484 participants, primarily females, and found an overall dengue prevalence of 15.1%, with 2.9% of cases being asymptomatic. Subclinical and symptomatic cases made up 6.0% and 6.2%, respectively.
- * Determinants of dengue infection were analyzed, revealing that those who believed a virus transmitted dengue had significantly higher odds of being asymptomatic, indicating a connection between public perception and disease prevalence.
BMC Infect Dis
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights that dengue fever is a growing health issue in Burkina Faso, especially in the Central Region, and it focuses on understanding its prevalence among adult febrile patients.
- Researchers conducted a thorough survey involving 637 patients, finding a dengue prevalence of 8.16%, with significant symptoms including vomiting and myalgia linked to specific dengue markers.
- Key findings indicate that living or spending time in the Arrondissement 4 area increases the likelihood of contracting dengue, while awareness of the disease appears to reduce its odds among participants.
