Publications by authors named "Kaaga Y"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to document gastrointestinal symptoms in adult HIV patients at a gastroenterology department in Togo, focusing on their health conditions in 2011.
- A total of 82 HIV-positive patients participated, predominantly women with an average age of 38.78; the main reasons for seeking medical help were symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and vomiting.
- Most patients had low CD4 counts, were often chronic alcohol users, and frequently diagnosed with liver diseases, candidal esophagitis, and acute gastroenteritis, highlighting the complex health challenges faced by this population.
The purpose of this report was to describe the profile of esogastroduodenal disease diagnosed by upper digestive tract endoscopy (UDTE) in a rural area of Togo. This prospective study combines data collected during two two-week screening campaigns carried out in the Kara region. Patients were informed of the presence of the endoscopy team by means of a bulletin on a rural radio station.
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