Connaissances et attitudes pratiques des médecins généralistes guadeloupéens : À propros des dengues sévères

Knowledge of Health Workers in Public Health Centers of the Health District of Lomé Commune on Dengue

“…Confirmatory tests for dengue such as molecular biology and serology are better known in Burkina Faso (71.10%) [12] and Guadeloupe (75%) [13]. Medical staff (especially physicians) are more familiar with these additional confirmatory examinations compared to other professional categories, thanks to the teaching of this pathology at the faculty of medicine.…”

“…Medical staff (especially physicians) are more familiar with these additional confirmatory examinations compared to other professional categories, thanks to the teaching of this pathology at the faculty of medicine. The rates are higher in Sondo et al in Burkina Faso (71.10%) [12] and in Hélène-Pélage et al in Guadeloupe (75%) [13]. Molecular biology is indeed a new or difficult term for paramedics to understand, especially if it was never covered during their training.…”

“…This high level of use is explained by the fact that signs such as fever, headaches, aches and pains and diffuse pain are in the foreground; in addition, analgesics and antipyretics are widely used in the treatment of febrile diseases. In general, anti-inflammatory drugs were less used and the avoidance of Aspirin and Ibuprofen were mentioned in Guadeloupe [13]. This proves that the majority of caregivers are aware In terms of prevention, the existence of a vaccine against dengue is not well known among healthcare workers, because the vaccine is not widely used and because of its recent development.…”