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Demographics and other variables
| Variable | N (N = 796) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 388 (48.7%) |
| Male | 408 (51.3%) |
| Place of residence | |
| Urban | 465 (59%) |
| Rural | 326 (41%) |
| Median age (years) | 6 (0–16) |
| Mean hemoglobin (g) | 10.5 ± 1.9 |
| Mean hospital stay (days) | 3 ± 1.7 |
| Days of fever (mean) | 5 ± 2.6 |
| Median platelet count (mm3) | 54,000 (4,000–857,000) |
| Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 66.9 ± 8.7 |
| Deaths | 41 |
