Studying fever illness care in DRC
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study is looking at how to better care for people with fever in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If you have a fever now or very recently, you may be able to join and help doctors learn more about it.
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Who can take part
- You have a fever now, or you had a fever at home or a health center in the past 24 hours.
- You can check in with the study team on days 7, 14, and 21.
- You or your family member can sign a consent form (children 12–17 also give their okay if possible).
- You must be at least 2 months old.
- You have not been in the hospital for more than 48 hours in the last 14 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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