Erratum à « Limboconjonctivite endémique des tropiques (LCET) et prise en charge allergologique : étude préliminaire chez l’enfant togolais » [J. Fr. Ophtalmol. 36 (8) (2013) 677–82]

Banla, M.; Maneh, Nidain; Vonor, Kokou; Saa, Kassoula Batomaguela Nonon; Agba, A; Gantin, R.G.; Balo, K.P.; Soboslay, Peter T.; Bakonde, B

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“…One of the earliest studies carried out was on Togolese children that underwent skin prick tests for perennial respiratory and food allergens; 99% of them were polysensitized. The most common allergens responsible were dust mites (83.3%), cockroach (72.2%), shrimp (61.1%), peanuts (55.6%), eggs (44.4%), cat and/or dog dander (38.9%), and grass pollen (22.2%) [40]. These results contrast a more recent report from the DRC where only 34.5% of 400 children had a positive skin prick reaction to at least 1 of the 10 allergens tested, particularly for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus , Blomia tropicalis , and cockroach [41 ▪▪ ].…”

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Prevalence and clinical characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in sub-Saharan Africa

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Okwen

Solomon

2023

Current Opinion in Allergy &Amp; Clinical Immunology

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Purpose of review Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic bilateral allergic inflammatory disease of the conjunctiva and cornea that affects children and young adults, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. A limbal form (tropical endemic limbo conjunctivitis) is thought to be more common in the tropics where research on this vision-impairing condition is scanty. We sought to review current literature from sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on the prevalence of VKC and its clinical presentation. Recent findings There is a variable prevalence of VKC in SSA, up to 32.9% of children, especially in male individuals less than 5 years old, and has been diagnosed in a 4-month-old baby. Associated factors include exposure to dust, personal and family history of atopy, Vitamin D3 deficiency and HIV. The mixed form of VKC is the most frequent form seen and conjunctival pigmentation might be an early diagnostic sign. Summary Childhood screening programs for VKC should be established to reduce the morbidity, decreased quality of life and school absenteeism that is seen in these patients. VKC-related research should be encouraged in this milieu to bring to light the particularities of VKC in SSA.

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Section: Factors Associated To Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis In Sub-sah...mentioning

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Prevalence and clinical characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in sub-Saharan Africa

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Okwen

Solomon

2023

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Erratum à « Limboconjonctivite endémique des tropiques (LCET) et prise en charge allergologique : étude préliminaire chez l’enfant togolais » [J. Fr. Ophtalmol. 36 (8) (2013) 677–82]

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Prevalence and clinical characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in sub-Saharan Africa

Prevalence and clinical characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in sub-Saharan Africa

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