MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM DỊCH TỄ, LÂM SÀNG VÀ KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ BỆNH SỐT RÉT TẠI BỆNH VIỆN DÃ CHIẾN CẤP 1 VIỆT NAM TẠI PHÁI BỘ UNISFA (ABYEI)

Abstract

Objectives: To study the epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and treatment results of malaria at Vietnam’s Level 1 Field Hospital, proposing measures to improve the effectiveness of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria in Abyei. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 66 patients diagnosed with malaria treated at Vietnam’s Level 1 Field Hospital from May 2022 to June 2023. Results: Most patients were male (90.9%), the age group of 20 - 35 years old accounted for the highest rate (53.0%). 56 patients (84.8%) did not take malaria prophylaxis drugs. Professional servicemen had the highest rate of malaria, with 45 patients (68.2%). Malaria epidemic season took place from April to October, with the peak in June with 28 patients (42.4%). Malaria fever was seen in 34 patients (51.5%). A rapid diagnostic test to detect malaria parasites: 52 patients (78.8%) were positive for Plasmodium falciparum, 14 patients (21.2%) were positive for Plasmodium vivax. Treatment result: 59 patients were stable, 07 cases were referred to higher hospitals. Conclusion: The diagnosis of malaria in Abyei was based on epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and rapid diagnostic tests. Most cases responded well to treatment. It is necessary to implement measures to prevent malaria at the unit, and at the same time, fully and promptly equip malaria prophylaxis drugs and anti-malaria drugs for Vietnam’s Level 1 Field Hospitals.