Table 1 Cause of admission of children participants of the study
Cause of admission | Uncomplicated malaria N = 52, n (%) | Severe malaria N = 22, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Prostration | 9 (17.3) | NA |
Vomiting | 7 (13.5) | NA |
Difficulty to drink | 4 (7.7) | NA |
Hyperparasitaemia (first read of blood slide) | 32 (61.5) | NA |
Cerebral malaria | NA | 13 |
Severe anaemia | NA | 8a |
Hypoglycaemia (<2.5 mmol/L) | NA | 3 |