Table 2.
Clinical features of malaria in hospitalized children in Khartoum State.
| Clinical manifestations | Study group (n = 112) | Severe malaria (n = 81) | Uncomplicated malaria (n = 31) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 112 (100%) | 81 (100%) | 31 (100%) |
| Vomiting ± Diarrhea | 75 (66.9%) | 48 (59.3%) | 27 (87.1%) |
| Convulsions | 30 (26.8%) | 28 (34.6%) | 2 (6.5%) |
| Disturbed level of Consciousness | 10 (8.9%) | 10 (11.1%) | - |
| Coma | 4 (3.6%) | 4 (4.9%) | - |
| Oliguria | 7 (6.3%) | 7 (8.6%) | - |
| Splenomegaly | 37 (335) | 30 (37.5%) | 7 (22.6%) |
| Respiratory distress | 34 (30.4%) | 25 (31.0%) | 9 (29%) |
| Hepatomegaly | 32 (28.6%) | 23 (28.4%) | 9 (29%) |
| Prostration | 7 (6.3%) | 7 (8.6%) | - |
| Jaundice | 5 (4.5%) | 5 (6.3%) | - |