Table 6 Severity grading of reported adverse events following praziquantel treatment among S. mansoni-infected pre-school children
Type of AEs | Total number of AEs | Grade1 (Mild) | Grade2 (Moderate) | Grade3 (Severe) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stomachache | 27 | 20 (74.1%) | 6 (22.2%) | 1 (3.7%) |
Diarrhea | 19 | 17 (89.5%) | 2 (10.5%) | Â |
Nausea | 18 | 16 (88.9%) | 2 (11.1%) | Â |
Drowsiness | 17 | 15 (88.2%) | 2 (11.8%) | Â |
Fever | 17 | 16 (94.1%) | 1 (5.9%) | Â |
Vomiting | 16 | 13 (81.2%) | 3 (18.8%) | Â |
Dizziness | 15 | 13 (86.7%) | 2 (13.3%) | Â |
Loss of appetite | 14 | 14 (100%) | Â | Â |
Headache | 13 | 13 (100%) | Â | Â |
Confusion | 5 | 5 (100%) | Â | Â |
Cough | 3 | 3 (100%) | Â | Â |
Itching | 3 | 3 (100%) | Â | Â |
Other symptoms | 2 | 2 (100%) | Â | Â |
Total | 169 | 150 (88.8%) | 18 (10.6%) | 1 (0.6%) |