Fever in Subsaharan Africa

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Febrile illnesses; Signs and Symptoms; Fever, unspecified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN53741386
• Lead Sponsor: EDCTP

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-10-14
• Study Completion: 2020-11-25
• Last Update Posted: 8 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8867

Inclusion Criteria

1. Ongoing objectively determined fever, as defined by axillary Temperature > 37,5°C , or tympanic (or oral or rectal) temperature > 38°C.
2. Contactable by the study team at days 7, 14 and 21.
3. Informed consent to participate signed by the patient (adults) or a legally acceptable representative (children or patients with impaired consciousness) with assent from the concerned, where applicable and possible

Exclusion Criteria

1. Children under two months.
2. Hospitalization in the last 14 days.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified