Epidemiological Investigation On Infectious Diseases At The Saida Governorate Maternity Ward

Abstract

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi) and spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Our objective revolves around a retrospective study on infectious diseases recorded at the maternity ward of the Saida Governorate from 2009 to 2021, during which a growing prevalence of several pathologies such as HIV, Syphilis, Brucellosis, and Meningitis was observed. We highlighted the main determinants of health and the causes of infectious diseases that escape direct control of the health sector, along with their consequences. We proposed solutions encompassing other sectors, such as sanitation and wastewater management, environmental and climate changes, education, agriculture, commerce, tourism, transportation, and industrial development.