Inclusion Criteria:  Ongoing fever or diarrhea ongoing fever will be defined objectively or as a reported fever, defined as : axillary temperature ≥37.5°C or tympanic, oral or rectal temperature ≥38.0°C; and fever duration ≤ 10 days ongoing diarrhea will be defined as at least 3 abnormal stools during the last 24hrs First consultation for the current illness Feasibility of contact between the patient (or his/her designated relative) and the study team at day 3 and day 7 Written informed consent by the caretaker/legally acceptable representative  Exclusion Criteria:  Infants less than 6 months of age Age ≥ 15 years Clinical status requiring immediate transfer to an appropriate care facility/ severe illness