Table 2. Clinical characteristics of febrile children stratified by dengue viremia status in study of dengue burden and circulation of 4 virus serotypes among children with undifferentiated fever, Kenya, 2014–2017*.
| Characteristic | Participants with dengue viremia, n = 361 | Participants without dengue viremia, n = 661 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age, y | 5.2 (3.4) | 5.6 (3.9) | 0.13 |
| Mean (SD) temperature, °C | 38.8 (0.6) | 38.9 (0.7) | 0.14 |
| Mean (SD) no. illness days before seeking care |
2.8 (1.6) |
2.7 (1.5) |
0.21 |
| Sex | |||
| F | 168 (46.5) | 299 (45.2) | 0.74 |
| M |
193 (53.5) |
362 (54.8) |
0.74 |
| Signs and symptoms | |||
| Headache | 179 (49.6) | 326 (49.3) | 0.99 |
| Poor appetite | 169 (46.8) | 240 (36.3) | 0.001 |
| Cough | 165 (45.7) | 278 (42.1) | 0.29 |
| Joint pain | 133 (36.8) | 259 (39.2) | 0.50 |
| Nausea or vomiting | 128 (35.5) | 219 (33.1) | 0.50 |
| Chills | 66 (18.3) | 118 (17.9) | 0.93 |
| Abdominal pain | 46 (12.7) | 134 (20.3) | 0.003 |
| Diarrhea | 42 (11.6) | 68 (10.3) | 0.58 |
| Muscle aches |
30 (8.3) |
54 (8.2) |
1.00 |
| Malaria smear positive | 150 (51.5) | 291 (52.3) | 0.88 |
| DENV IgG present at febrile visit | 14 (4.0) | 12 (1.9) | 0.07 |
| Prescribed antimicrobial drugs | 182 (50.4) | 290 (43.9) | 0.05 |
| Prescribed antimalarial drugs | 176 (48.8) | 243 (36.8) | <0.001 |
*Values are no. (%) unless indicated otherwise. DENV, dengue virus.