Table III.
Age, immunization status, chemoprophylaxis status and suspected causes of death among SPIN Trial participants. No autopsies were performed, and cause of death was based on local pediatrician’s impression after review of the medical records
| Subject Number | Age at Death (Years) | Influenza Type 1 Vaccine | Pneumococcal Vaccine | Penicillin V | Palludrine | Postulated cause of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison Group | ||||||
| 1 | 12 | YES | NO | YES | YES | Severe anemia |
| 2 | 7 | YES | NO | YES | YES | Transfusion reaction |
| 3 | 8 | NO | NO | YES | YES | Malaria |
| 4 | 6 | NO | NO | YES | YES | Severe anemia |
| 5 | 10 | NO | YES | YES | YES | Septicemia |
| 6 | 12 | YES | NO | NO | YES | Severe anemia |
| 7 | 5 | NO | NO | YES | YES | Malaria |
| 8 | 11 | YES | NO | YES | YES | Malaria |
| 9 | 10 | YES | NO | YES | YES | Severe VOC |
| 10 | 8 | NO | NO | YES | YES | Severe VOC |
| Treatment Group | ||||||
| 1 | 7 | NO | YES | YES | YES | Septicemia and severe anemia |
| 2 | 10 | NO | NO | YES | YES | Renal disease |