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Distribution of clinical forms and outcome according to platelet counts in children with cerebral malaria in Blantyre, Malawi
| Variables | Number | Platelet counts (×103/mm3) median (IQ 25–75%) P value |
|---|---|---|
| Blantyre coma score (BCS) 0 | 237 | 90 (43–182) 0.06 |
| 1 or 2 | 943 | 78 (42–143) |
| Outcome (BCS = 0) | 139 | 91 (42–187) 0.49 |
| Full recovery died/sequela | 96 | 83 (46–171) |
| Cerebral malaria with retinopathy | 184 | 70 (41–115) 0.34 |
| Full recovery died/sequela | 58 | 71 (36–133) |
