Table 4 Case definition of clinical malaria
Criterion | Primary definition | Secondary definition 1 | Secondary definition 2 | Secondary definition 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Threshold of P. falciparum asexual parasitaemia | >5,000 parasites/μL | >0 parasites/μL | >500 parasites/μL | >20,000 parasites/μL |
Fever | axillary temperature ≥37.5°C | axillary temperature ≥37.5°Cor history of fever within 24 h of presentation | axillary temperature ≥37.5°C | axillary temperature ≥37.5°C) |
Case detection | Child is unwell and brought to healthcare facility | Child is unwell and brought to healthcare facility | Child is unwell and brought to healthcare facility | Child is unwell and brought to healthcare facility |
Other | OR Meets primary case definition of severe malaria1 | Â | Â | Â |