TABLE 2.
Symptoms reported by caregivers of participating children with malaria-negative febrile ARI at initial presentation (n = 225) and follow-up assessment after seven days (n = 201)
| Symptom | Initial presentation n (%) | Follow-up assessment n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | 213 (95) | 0 (0) |
| Fast breathing | 19 (8) | 3 (1) |
| Cough | 220 (98) | 100 (50) |
| Wheezinga | 4 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Chest in-drawingb | 1 (0.4) | 2 (1) |
| Rhinorrhea | 216 (96) | 86 (43) |
| Diarrhea | 16 (7) | 0 (0) |
| Vomiting | 19 (8) | 1 (0.5) |
| Anorexia/poor feeding | 32 (14) | 23 (11) |
| Convulsionsb | 2 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Comab | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Headache | 26 (12) | 5 (2) |
a
Not asked about specifically during symptom assessment but reported as “other” symptom.
b
Danger sign per Uganda Ministry of Health Clinical Guidelines (20).