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This research aims to analyze the treatment outcomes and factors associated with severe malaria in children.

March 13, 2026Malaria Journal1 citationsOpen Access

Treatment outcome and associated factors of severe malaria among admitted children in the Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia: a retrospective study design

AAAddisu AnimutHospital General Universitari de Castelló TBTeshome BekanaMoscow State Aviation Technological University SSSabit Zenu SirajMattu University

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This research aims to analyze the treatment outcomes and factors associated with severe malaria in children.
Retrospective analysis of admitted children with severe malaria
Assessment of treatment outcomes and mortality rates
Evaluation of associated clinical features of severity
High overall case fatality rate of severe malaria in children was observed
Emphasis on the need for enhanced preventive strategies was highlighted
Significant correlation between intervention measures and outcomes was noted

Abstract

In this study, the overall case fatality rate of severe malaria in children was notably high. This underscores the pressing necessity of prioritizing intervention packages that include preventive strategies, early detection, and the prompt identification of features that indicate severity.

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