Prediction of disease severity in young children presenting with acute febrile illness in resource-limited settings: a protocol for a prospective observational study

Introduction In rural and difficult-to-access settings, early and accurate recognition of febrile children at risk of progressing to serious illness could contribute to improved patient outcomes and better resource allocation. This study aims to develop a prognostic clinical prediction tool to assis...

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Main Authors: Rafael Perera, Arjun Chandna, Arjen M Dondorp, Paul Turner, Claudia Turner, Elizabeth A Ashley, Dinesh Mondal, Mayfong Mayxay, Yoel Lubell, Sakib Burza, Carolina Jimenez, James A Watson, Estrella Lasry, Vu Quoc Dat, Endashaw M Aderie, Riris Ahmad, Eggi Arguni, Tanya Cope, Nicholas P J Day, Victor Illanes, Joanne De Jesus, Kevin Kain, Keang Suy, Tiengkham Pongvongsa, Sayaphet Rattanavong, Michael Rekart, Melissa Richard-Greenblatt, Mohammad Shomik, Phouthalavanh Souvannasing, Veronica Tallo, Naomi Waithira, Mikhael Yosia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/1/e045826.full