Publications by authors named "Usenobong Akpan"
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the link between infections and severe acute malnutrition is crucial for effectively managing malnourished children in Africa, but research on the pathogens affecting this population is limited.
- A systematic review of 60 studies identified 5,845 pathogens, primarily focusing on viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi, with significant contributions from HIV and malaria.
- The study highlights a concerning lack of data on fungal infections and antibiotic resistance, as well as high fatality rates in malnourished children, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive research in this area.
Background: Most neonatal deaths occur in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). These deaths can be prevented through universal access to basic high-quality in-patient health services. Prematurity, neonatal sepsis, and perinatal asphyxia have been reported as the leading causes of in-patient neonatal deaths.
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