HIV Prevalence and Impact on Renutrition in Children Hospitalised for Severe Malnutrition in Niger: An Argument for More Systematic Screening
- Madec, Yoann
- Germanaud, David
- Moya-Alvarez, Violeta
- Alkassoum, Wafa
- Issa, Aichatou
- Amadou, Morou
- Tchiombiano, Stéphanie
- Pizzocolo, Cecilia
- Huber, Florence
- Diallo, Sanata
- Abdoulaye-Mamadou, Roubanatou
DOIAbstract
International audienceBackground: In developing countries, malnutrition is a contributing factor in over 50% of child deaths. Mortality rates are higher in underweight children, and HIV-infection is known to increase underweight. Our goals were to evaluate the prevalence of HIV among children hospitalised for severe malnutrition (SM) at the Niamey national hospital (Niger), and to compare renutrition and mortality by HIV-status.Methods: Retrospective study based on all children <5 years hospitalised for SM between January 1(st) 2008 and July 1(st) 2009. HIV-prevalence was the ratio of HIV+ children on the number of children tested. Duration of renutrition and mortality were described using survival curves.Results: During the study period, 4...
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