[Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrom: a case report in Dakar].

Background: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a congenital syndrome with variable phenotypic expression. It is less commonly described in Africa. We report a case in Dakar universitary hospital center.

[Pédiatric haemophilus influenzae b meningitis in Dakar].

Objective: This study had for aim to determine the etiology of Haemophilus b pediatric meningitis.

Design: A retrospective study of 216 biologically confirmed cases was carried out during 6 years (January 1995- December 2000) on children 0 to 15 years of age, hospitalized at the Albert Royer Children Hospital Center.

Results: Haemophilus influenzae b is the first cause of pediatric meningitis (19.

[Efficiency of kangaroo care on thermoregulation and weight gain of a preterm newborn cohort in Dakar].

Aim Of This Study: to evaluate the efficacy of kangaroo method on thermoregulation and weight gain of a cohort of preterm.

Methods: it is a retrospective study based on files of preterm baby weighting below 2000 g, included after discharge to neonatal unit of Aristide Le Dantec maternity for kangaroo method care. Efficiency was appreciated on thermic curve evolution and daily weight gain.

Effect of daily low dose of vitamin A compared with single high dose on morbidity and mortality of hospitalized mainly malnourished children in senegal: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: In vitamin A-deficient populations, children hospitalized with infections and/or malnutrition are at particular risk of developing severe vitamin A (VA) deficiency. High-dose VA supplements are recommended as part of the treatment but results on its effect on recovery from morbidity and on prevention from nosocomial morbidity are conflicting.

Objective: We aimed to assess the effect of a single high dose and daily low dose of VA on hospitalized malnourished children's morbidity.