Table 3. Distribution of comorbidities.
| Comorbidities | Number of cases* (n=179) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 45 | 25.1 |
| Malaria | 27 | 15.1 |
| Sepsis | 26 | 14.5 |
| Dermatitis | 17 | 9.5 |
| Thrush | 11 | 6.2 |
| Urinary tract infection | 11 | 6.1 |
| Dysentery | 8 | 4.5 |
| Otitis | 9 | 3.9 |
| Cerebral motor disability | 5 | 2.8 |
| Mouth ulcers | 5 | 2.8 |
| Meningitis | 4 | 2.2 |
| Other comorbidities** | 15 | 8.4 |
*, a patient could present more than one comorbidity; **, pyloric stenosis, Hirschprung’s disease, labiopalatine cleft, osteomyelitis, pericarditis anal imperforation.