PAMJ supplements

Intussusception in African Infants

This supplement contains the findings from intussusception surveillance conducted in 9 countries. These articles provide information on the age distribution of intussusception in the first year of life with cases peaking at 4-6 months of age, highlight the high proportion of cases in most, but not all, countries that undergo surgery and often require bowel resection for the treatment of intussusception, and show the variability of treatment outcomes in different countries. These data will be important for improving diagnosis and treatment of intussusception in young children in sub-Saharan Africa. This supplement was supported by the Gavi Alliance through the CDC Foundation.

Guest editors:

• Jason Mwenda (World Health Organization Office for Africa)
• Umesh Parashar (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Jacqueline Tate (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Contact: Jason Mwenda (World Health Organization Office for Africa), Umesh Parashar (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Jacqueline Tate (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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