TABLE 1.
Severity group | Clinical status | n | Mean age (yr) |
---|---|---|---|
Mild | Uncomplicated disease | 45 | 3.5 |
Severe anemia | Hb < 5 g/dl | 21 | 3.4 |
Cerebral malaria | Blantyre coma score of <2 | 11 | 4.3 |
Severe NUDa | Hyperparasitemia of >20%, prostration | 18 | 4.0 |
Severely ill patients who did not meet the criteria for severe anemia or cerebral malaria.