Non-classical symptoms of malaria in parts of South Eastern Nigeria: A preliminary report
| dc.contributor.author | Chukwuocha, Uchechukwu M. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Njoku, Princewill U. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Iwuoha, Gregory N. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nwaokoro, Joakin C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Njoku-obi, Njideka T. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Iwuala, Chimezie C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ezelote, Judith | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-04T13:21:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-04T13:21:35Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description | This article contains tables and figures | |
| dc.description.abstract | Malaria is associated with varied symptoms some of which are not documented or recognized. This study is a preliminary report on non-classical symptoms of malaria among a cross-section of 200 consenting patients in parts of South Eastern Nigeria. Socio-Clinico data was collected using structured pre-tested questionnaire. Malaria status was confirmed using Rapid Diagnostic Test. Data was analyzed with Chi-square at P<0.05 significance. Most of the study patients were 30-39 years (50.0%) and males (40.0%). All reported experiencing fever at onset of illness with 175 (87.5%) reporting non-classical symptoms particularly bitterness of the taste buds (5.0%), mostly as double symptoms (32.5%) or multiple symptoms (37.5%). About 133/175 (76%) tested malaria positive. Non-classical symptoms were significantly associated with period of last malaria treatment and current malaria status respectively (P<0.05). There is need to further investigate the dynamics, patterns, consistency and host factors involvement of non-classical symptoms of malaria and potential implications for malaria elimination plans. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Chukwuocha, U. M., Njoku, P. U., Iwuoha, G. N., Nwaokoro, J. C., Njoku-obi, N. T., Iwuala, C. C. & Judith, E. (2019). Non-classical symptoms of malaria in parts of South Eastern Nigeria: A preliminary report. Chinese Journal of Medical Research, 2( 2), 38-45 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.37515/cjmr.091X.2302 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | e-2618-091X | |
| dc.identifier.issn | p-2663-8053 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | www.cjmronline.com | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.futo.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14562/2814 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | U. P. | |
| dc.rights | Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International | en |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Malaria | |
| dc.subject | non-classical symptoms | |
| dc.subject | clinical recognition | |
| dc.subject | diagnosis | |
| dc.subject | Department of Public Health | |
| dc.title | Non-classical symptoms of malaria in parts of South Eastern Nigeria: A preliminary report | |
| dc.type | Article |