Publications by authors named "Viviane Feza Bianga"
Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of acute malnutrition among under-5 children attending a rural hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acute malnutrition is a significant public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially impacting children under 5, with a high prevalence (25%) identified in a recent study.
- The most affected age group is between 13 and 24 months, predominantly males, with Kwashiorkor being the most common type, presenting symptoms like abdominal bloating, weight loss, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- While 10.1% of the cases resulted in death, 89.9% recovered, highlighting the need for effective management, as therapeutic milk showed positive results in treatment outcomes.
We report the case of a newborn with aplasia cutis congenita characterized by the absence of skin in the left parietal region, superficial dilatation of the scalp veins, facial dysmorphia, limb anomalies, and severe intrauterine growth retardation. Maternal milk enabled the baby to gain weight, and dermatological treatment was performed for scarring of the vertex. Psychomotor development and stature were spectacular.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report the case of a 14-year-old girl with pain and protrusion of the left eye and treated with diclofenac. Clinical and paraclinical examinations revealed a cerebral empyema and a left retro-orbital abscess complicating an acute ethmoiditis. Parenteral antibiotic remains essential in the management of acute ethmoiditis to prevent complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: sickle cell disease is the most common inherited hemoglobin disease globally and remains a significant concern worldwide and in Africa. This study aimed to determine the clinical profile of children with sickle cell disease followed up in two hospitals in Bukavu.
Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional multicenter retrospective study.