Publications by authors named "Philomene Kouna-Ndouongo"
Unlabelled: The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine associated with azithromycin on the QTc interval in Gabonese patients treated for COVID-19.
Methods: This was an observational study conducted from April to June 2020, at the Libreville University Hospital Center in Gabon. Patients admitted for COVID-19 and treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, each combined with azithromycin were included.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between cerebral malaria (CM) and epilepsy among young patients in Gabon, suggesting CM could increase the risk of developing epilepsy.
- Out of 592 participants studied, those with a history of CM had nearly four times the odds of developing epilepsy compared to those without CM.
- The findings highlight the need for further research on the impact of CM and related convulsions, as they may contribute significantly to the development of epilepsy in affected regions.