Chukwuocha, Uchechukwu M.Njoku, Princewill U.Iwuoha, Gregory N.Nwaokoro, Joakin C.Njoku-obi, Njideka T.Iwuala, Chimezie C.Ezelote, Judith2026-06-042026-06-042019Chukwuocha, 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), 38-45e-2618-091Xp-2663-805310.37515/cjmr.091X.2302www.cjmronline.comhttps://repository.futo.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14562/2814This article contains tables and figuresMalaria 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.enAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 InternationalMalarianon-classical symptomsclinical recognitiondiagnosisDepartment of Public HealthArticle