GuidelinesIMCI
Malaria or Suspected Malaria - Follow-Up
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Care for the child who returns for follow-up using ALL the boxes that match the child’s previous classifications
If the child has a new problem, assess, classify and treat the new problem as on the ASSESS AND CLASSIFY Chart
If fever persists after 2 days
- Do a full reassessment of the child
- Assess for other causes of fever
Treatment:
- If the child has any general danger signs, bulging fontanelle or stiff neck, treat as suspected severe malaria and refer urgently
- If malaria rapid test was positive at initial visit and fever persists or recurs, refer urgently
- If malaria test was negative at the initial visit, and no other cause for the fever is found after reassessment, repeat the test:
- If malaria test is negative or unavailable, refer
- If malaria rapid test is positive, treat for malaria - Treat for any other cause of fever
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Give Follow-up Care; Malaria or Suspected Malaria
Last checked for updates: June 2023