Table 1 Clinical characteristics of patients enrolled for the acute illness and convalescence time points
Patient | Gender | Age (years) | Symptoms during acute illness | Symptoms in convalescence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Severe malaria cases | ||||
2 | Male | 3 | Convulsions | None |
4 | Male | 4 | Obtundation | None |
6 | Female | 3 | Prostration, lethargy | None |
9 | Male | 2 | Coma, convulsions | None |
12 | Female | 3.5 | Prostration, lethargy | None |
Uncomplicated malaria controls | ||||
1 | Female | 5 | Diarrhoea | Cough |
3 | Female | 1.5 | Cough | Cough |
4 | Male | 4 | Headache, chills, vomiting | – |
7 | Male | 3 | Chills | None |
12 | Female | 3 | Headache, abdominal pain, cough | Lethargy, abdominal pain |