Table 3 Association of malnutrition on severity of diarrhea
| Â | Acute malnutrition | Chronic malnutrition |
|---|---|---|
Vesikari score | 1.1 points (95% CI 0.34, 1.85) | − 0.07 points (95% CI − 0.51, 0.37) |
Diarrheal duration | 1.73Â days (95% CI 0.46, 2.99) | 0.36Â days (95% CI -0.3, 1.03) |
Maximum diarrheal episodes in 24 h | 0.15 episodes (95% CI − 0.78, 1.09) | − 0.44 episodes (95% CI − 0.97, 0.09) |
Maximum vomiting episodes in 24 h | 0.98 episodes (95% CI − 0.04, 1.99) | − 0.1 episodes (95% CI − 0.68, 0.48) |
Vomiting duration | 0.5 days (95% CI 0.14, 0.86) | − 0.14 days(95% CI − 0.34, 0.06) |
Vomiting | Odds Ratio 1.07 (95% CI 0.95, 1.19) | Odds ratio 0.98 (95% CI 0.92, 1.05) |
Fever | Odds Ratio 1.03 (95% CI 0.91, 1.16) | Odds ratio 1.02 (95% CI 0.95, 1.1) |
Severe dehydration | Odds Ratio 2.32 (95% CI 1.19, 4.53) | Odds ratio 1.47 (95% CI 0.98, 2.21) |
Lethargic at admission | Odds Ratio 2.48 (95% CI 1.31, 4.71) | Odds ratio 1.5 (95% CI 1, 2.25) |