2.4 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES 2.4.1. CLINICAL EVALUATION - All patients were evaluated for signs of febrile illness other than malaria, and signs of severe disease/danger in order to exclude the patient from participating in the study. Female of childbearing age was asked about pregnant and lactating. On screening and each subsequent visit, the patient was asked about fever in the last 48 hours and his/her current temperature was measured. Any disease/surgical conditions, drug allergies, use of medication or herbal supplements was recorded. The patient's pulse rate, respiratory rate, height, weight and the results of a baseline physical examination was recorded. This was done on screening and each subsequent visit.