Publications by authors named "Patrick Kumbakulu Kumbowi"
BMC Pediatr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Cerebral malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum, poses a significant health threat in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates in young children.
- - A study at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital found that 12.8% of children under five with severe malaria had cerebral malaria, with male sex, abnormal bleeding, convulsions, kidney injury, and low sodium levels identified as associated risk factors.
- - The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions and improved clinical management strategies to address the burden of cerebral malaria among vulnerable populations.
