Table 1.
Characteristics of Children With Moderate-to-Severe Diarrhea and From Whom Salmonella Were Isolated
| Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 0–11 Months (n = 86) | 12–23 Months (n = 55) | 24–59 Months (n = 49) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stool consistency | |||
| Mucus | 72.94 | 61.82 | 53.06 |
| Pus | 3.49 | 9.09 | 12.24 |
| Bloody | 24.42 | 12.73 | 0 |
| Watery | 75.58 | 87.27 | 100 |
| Medical history | |||
| Vomiting >3 times/day | 40.70 | 40.0 | 48.98 |
| Drank much less than usual | 19.77 | 21.82 | 14.29 |
| Very thirsty | 59.3 | 67.27 | 83.33 |
| Decreased activity or lethargy | 36.05 | 54.55 | 53.06 |
| Irritable or restless | 45.35 | 61.82 | 55.10 |
| Fever >38°C or parent perception | 73.26 | 72.73 | 77.55 |
| Physical examination | |||
| Admitted to the hospital | 17.44 | 18.18 | 22.45 |
| Undernutrition | 9.30 | 16.36 | 12.24 |
| Loss of skin turgor | 26.74 | 25.45 | 36.73 |
| Dry mouth | 54.65 | 74.55 | 81.63 |
| Sunken eyes | 65.12 | 85.45 | 87.76 |
| Axillary temperature >38.3°C | 18.60 | 21.82 | 26.53 |
| Gender | |||
| Female gender | 37.21 | 45.45 | 40.82 |
Data are presented as percentages.