Table 3 Univariate analysis of factors associated with a fatal outcome

Age (years)^a

13 (4–45)

13 (5–30)

0.699

Male^b

15 (51.7)

158 (58.3)

0.193

Days ill prior to admission^a

5 (2–8)

4 (3–6)

0.713

Enteric fever^b

2 (6.9)

50 (18.5)

0.193

Lower respiratory tract infection^b

5 (17.2)

43 (15.9)

0.791

Non-specific febrile illness^b

0 (0)

48 (17.7)

0.007

Central nervous system infection^b

12 (41.4)

25 (9.2)

<0.001