Table 4 Febrile episodes diagnoses (n = 86) in PACOME participants (N = 432) according to CD4 level
Diagnosis | N (%) | p-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
CD4 < 350 by mm3(n = 38) | CD4 ≥ 350 by mm3(n = 30) | ||
Confirmed malaria | 12 (24.5) | 5 (13.5) | 0.17 |
Isolated positive RDT | 5 (10.2) | 1 (2.7) | |
Both RDT and thick blood smear positive | 7 (14.3) | 4 (10.8) | |
Suspected malaria | 3 (6.1) | 0 (0) | 0.25 |
Confirmed or suspected malaria | 15 (30.6) | 5 (13.5) | 0.03 |
Total | 49 | 37 | |