Publications by authors named "Mohamed Abdelmutalib"

Background: Systemic antibiotics are routinely prescribed for severe acute malnutrition (SAM). However, there is no consensus regarding the most suitable regimen. In a therapeutic feeding centre in Khartoum, Sudan, a randomised, unblinded, superiority-controlled trial was conducted, comparing once daily intramuscular injection with ceftriaxone for 2 days with oral amoxicillin twice daily for 5 days in children aged 6-59 months with SAM.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Mohamed Abdelmutalib"

  • - Mohamed Abdelmutalib's recent research focuses on the treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children, specifically comparing different antibiotic regimens to determine the most effective option.
  • - In a randomized trial conducted in Khartoum, Sudan, the study investigated the efficacy of a 2-day intramuscular ceftriaxone regimen versus a 5-day oral amoxicillin treatment.
  • - The findings aimed to address the lack of consensus on the optimal antibiotic treatment for SAM, potentially impacting clinical practices in therapeutic feeding centers.