title: [Characteristics of trypanosomiasis in children. Apropos of 19 case reports at the CNPP (Neuro-Psycho-Pathology Center), University Hospitals of Kinshasa, Zaire].
abstract: The clinical study of 19 cases of trypanosomiasis in children aged 2 to 13 years showed an image similar to that in adults but the circumstances of infestation and especially the evolution should receive special attention. It was of interest to note that maternal trypanosomiasis frequently was an anamnestic element in the diagnosis of these children. The short and long term evolution depend on the neuropsychological sequels which are themselves related to the gravity of the infection at initial examination. The errors in diagnosis and the delay in the institution of specific treatment are equally discussed.
authors.affiliation: CNPP, Cliniques Universitaires, UNIKIN, Kinshasa, Zaïre.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kazumba
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kazadi
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Mulumba
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015023:Democratic Republic of the Congo / Q000453:epidemiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D000518:Eflornithine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008549:Melarsoprol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014353:Trypanosomiasis, African / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D008549:Melarsoprol; D000518:Eflornithine
vernacular_title: Caractéristiques de la trypanosomiase de l'enfant. A propos de 19 observations effectuées au CNPP, Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa, Zaïre.