High prevalence of malaria parasitemia and anemia among hospitalized children in Rakai, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a paucity of data on malaria among hospitalized children in malaria endemic areas. We determined the prevalence, presentation and treatment outcomes of malaria and anemia among children in two hospitals in Rakai, Uganda.

Methods

Children under five years hospitalized in Kalisizo hospital or Bikira health center in Rakai district, Uganda between May 2011 and May 2012 were enrolled and followed-up until discharge, death or referral. Data were collected on social-demographic characteristics, current and past illnesses and clinical signs and symptoms. Blood smears, hemoglobin (Hgb) levels and HIV testing were performed from finger/heel prick blood. The associations between malaria infection and other factors were estimated using log-binomial regression to est

SUBMITTER: Kiggundu VL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3866122 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature