TABLE 1.
Clinical, parasitological, and laboratory characteristics of patients with P. falciparum and P. vivax malaria infection
| Characteristic | P. falciparum malaria (n = 74) | P. vivax malaria (n = 67) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | |||
| 4-14, n (%) | 12 (16.2) | 21 (31.3) | 0.042b |
| 15-28, n (%) | 41 (55.4) | 36 (53.7) | |
| 29-56, n (%) | 21 (28.4) | 10 (14.9) | |
| Sex | |||
| Male, n (%) | 54 (73.0) | 56 (83.6) | 0.129b |
| Female, n (%) | 20 (27.0) | 11 (16.4) | |
| Hemoglobin,a g/dl | 12.2 (4.8-17.4) | 13.0 (9.1-17.8) | 0.005c |
| Parasitemia,a parasites/μl | 11,550 (160-1,300,000) | 7,161 (560-141,840) | 0.024c |
| Temperature,a °C | 37.7 (35.7-40.9) | 38.5 (36-42) | 0.008c |
a
Data shown are medians (ranges).
b
Significant value as determined by χ2 test with significance set at P < 0.05.
c
Significant value as determined by Student's t test with significance set at P < 0.05.