Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
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ISSN: 2639-9458
Research Article
Co-Infections among Children Hospitalised with Severe Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria in Gabon: A Retrospective Hospital-based Study
Authors: Essomeyo Ngue Mebale Magalie, Lembet Mikolo Aude M, Pemba Mireille, Kiba Live, Mayandza Christian, Kono Héléna, Ategbo Simon J, Bouyou Akotet Marielle.
Abstract
Background: Severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains a major cause of paediatric morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan
Africa and frequently occurs in association with other infections. Data on microbiologically documented co-infections and their
clinical impact remain scarce in Central Africa, particularly in Gabon.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective, analytical, hospital-based study of children (
Citation:
Essomeyo Ngue Mebale Magalie, Lembet Mikolo Aude M, Pemba Mireille, et al. Co-Infections among Children Hospitalised with Severe Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria in Gabon: A Retrospective Hospital-based Study. 2026; 10(1).
DOI:
10.33425/2639-9458.1229
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