Publications by authors named "Kizito Gondo"
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health concern, especially in poorly resourced settings. TB diagnosis is challenging, particularly for children, who are the most vulnerable to its' impacts. Lack of knowledge and awareness of the disease compromises prompt diagnosis and treatment compliance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can cause disease which can be clinically and radiologically undistinguishable from tuberculosis (TB), posing a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in high TB settings. We aim to describe the prevalence of NTM isolation and its clinical characteristics in children from rural Mozambique.
Methods: This study was part of a community TB incidence study in children <3 years of age.
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical, nutritional and neurodevelopment status of HIV-infected children in a high HIV prevalence area.
Methods: All HIV-infected children under 15 years of age attending an outpatient clinic of Mozambique between April and May 2010 were recruited. Clinical data were collected and physical examination was performed.
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) contributes significantly to child morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to estimate the minimum community-based incidence rate of TB among children <3 years of age in Southern Mozambique.
Methods: Between October 2011 and October 2012, in the Manhiça District Health and Demographic Surveillance System, we enrolled prospectively all presumptive TB cases younger than 3 years of age through passive and active case finding.
Introduction: Chest radiography remains a critical tool for diagnosing intrathoracic tuberculosis (TB) in young children who are unable to expectorate. We describe the radiological findings in children under 3 years of age investigated for TB in the district of Manhiça, southern Mozambique, an area with a high prevalence of TB and HIV.
Methods: Digital antero-posterior and lateral projections were performed and reviewed by two independent readers, using a standardized template.
Article Synopsis
- P-ACT has been developed to improve malaria treatment in young children, but its adoption in sub-Saharan Africa is lacking and not widely integrated into treatment guidelines.
- A survey of healthcare personnel in seven African countries revealed that 83% use P-ACT as a first-line treatment, with significant variability in the products used.
- Although P-ACT is common, most formulations do not meet optimal international quality standards, raising concerns about their effectiveness and safety.