Publications by authors named "Madikoi Danso"
Little is known about SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in African countries with high levels of infection-driven immunity and low vaccine coverage. We conducted a prospective cohort study of 349 participants from 52 households in The Gambia between March 2021 and June 2022, with routine weekly SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and 6-monthly SARS-CoV-2 serology. Attack rates of 45% and 57% were seen during Delta and Omicron BA.
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- - The study investigated the prevalence of post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) among children and adolescents in The Gambia, focusing on survivors of pulmonary tuberculosis (pTB).
- - Out of 79 participants, a significant number experienced respiratory issues after treatment, including cough and abnormal lung function as indicated by chest X-rays (CXR) and spirometry tests.
- - Factors like age at diagnosis, undernutrition, and lung fibrosis were linked to poorer lung function, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation post-TB treatment to enhance patient outcomes.
Importance: Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal mortality. New interventions are needed to decrease neonatal sepsis and mortality in regions with highest burden.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intrapartum azithromycin to reduce neonatal sepsis or mortality, as well as neonatal and maternal infections.
Purpose: Critical illnesses are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in The Gambia, yet national data on critical care capacity is lacking.
Materials And Methods: We surveyed eight of the eleven government-owned health facilities providing secondary and tertiary care in The Gambia's public health sector. At each hospital, a designated respondent completed a questionnaire reporting information on the presence of an intensive care unit, the number of critical care beds where available, monitoring equipment, and the ability to provide basic critical care services at their respective hospitals.