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Impact on anemia of P. falciparum infections diagnosed by microscopy, ICT Malaria P.f/P.v test, and PCR
| Peripheral blood P. falciparum infection group | No. of samples with indicated result | % Anemic | Hb (mean ± SD) (g/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 301 | 25 | 11.9 ± 1.7 |
| PCR positive only | 100 | 30 | 11.4 ± 1.4a |
| ICT Malaria P.f/P.v positive, microscopy negative | 105 | 49a | 10.7 ± 1.9a |
| Microscopy positive | 90 | 40a | 11.1 ± 1.7a |
Significant difference from noninfected women (P < 0.05 by χ2 test or Student’s t test).
