Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of enrolled febrile pediatric and adult patients
| Pediatric (1–14 years) (N = 70) | Adult (15+ years) (N = 135) | Total (N = 205) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
| Axillary temperature (°C) | |||
| 37.5–38.4 | 40 (57.1%) | 77 (57%) | 117 (57.1%) |
| 38.5–39.4 | 19 (27.1%) | 41 (30.4%) | 60 (29.3%) |
| 39.5–40.4 | 10 (14.3%) | 17 (12.6%) | 27 (13.2%) |
| 40.5+ | 1 (1.4%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| Mean (SD) | 38.5 (0.8) | 38.5 (0.8) | 38.5 (0.8) |
| Median (IQR) | 38.2 (37.8–38.2) | 38.3 (37.9–38.3) | 38.3 (37.8–38.3) |
| Recent weight loss | |||
| Yes | 15 (21.4%) | 19 (14.1%) | 34 (16.6%) |
| Chief complaints | |||
| Headache | 46 (65.7%) | 113 (83.7%) | 159 (77.6%) |
| Lethargy | 29 (41.4%) | 57 (42.2%) | 86 (42%) |
| Cough | 30 (42.9%) | 40 (29.6%) | 70 (34.1%) |
| Vomiting | 26 (37.1%) | 34 (25.2%) | 60 (29.3%) |
| Abdominal pain | 23 (32.9%) | 25 (18.5%) | 48 (23.4%) |
| Chest pain | 5 (7.1%) | 28 (20.7%) | 33 (16.1%) |
| Diarrhea | 9 (12.9%) | 18 (13.3%) | 27 (13.2%) |
| Sore throat | 3 (4.3%) | 12 (8.9%) | 15 (7.3%) |
| Pain when urinating | 1 (1.4%) | 12 (8.9%) | 13 (6.3%) |
| Ear pain | 1 (1.4%) | 4 (3%) | 5 (2.4%) |
| Rash or red eyes | 1 (1.4%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| Presentation with respiratory illness | |||
| Yes | 31 (44.3%) | 53 (39.3%) | 84 (41%) |
| HIV status (self-reported) | |||
| Positive | 1 (1.4%) | 2 (1.5%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| Negative | 13 (18.6%) | 42 (31.1%) | 55 (26.8%) |
| Unknown | 56 (80%) | 91 (67.4%) | 147 (71.7%) |
| Admission status | |||
| Admitted | 41 (58.6%) | 75 (55.6%) | 116 (56.6%) |
IQR = interquartile range; SD = standard deviation.