Publications by authors named "Franck Masumbuko Mukamba"
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- Mining activities in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, may significantly contribute to an increased prevalence of visible birth defects (BDs) among newborns, with a recorded rate of 399 cases per 100,000 live births between 2016-2021.
- A cross-sectional study involving 65,474 newborns found that those living in mining zones had more than double the risk of developing visible BDs compared to those in non-mining zones, with specific regions like Mwenga showing even higher risk.
- Common types of birth defects included musculoskeletal and central nervous system issues, highlighting the need for further research to explore the relationship between mining activities and birth defects.
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- * Tests showed normal blood results, high white blood cell count in urine, and imaging revealed multiple diverticula and hydronephrosis in the bladder.
- * The patient was treated with open surgery to remove the diverticula and repair the bladder, followed by antibiotics, leading to full recovery with no complications.
