Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of the Study Participants, According to Vaccine Group.*
| Characteristic | FMP2.1/AS02A Vaccine (N = 199) | Rabies Vaccine (N = 201) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age — yr | 3.4±1.6 | 3.4±1.5 | 0.94 |
| Female sex — no. (%) | 103 (51.8) | 112 (55.7) | 0.43 |
| White-cell count — ×10−3/mm3 | 8.95±2.50 | 8.88±2.46 | 0.78 |
| Hemoglobin — g/dl | 10.8±0.9 | 10.7±0.9 | 0.23 |
| Platelet count — ×10−3/mm3 | 340±110 | 342±106 | 0.83 |
| Lymphocyte count — ×10−3/mm3 | 4.93±1.85 | 4.96±1.81 | 0.90 |
| Creatinine — μmol/liter† | 44.2±0.5 | 44.3±0.9 | 0.66 |
| Alanine aminotransferase — U/liter | 15.08±9.28 | 15.98±16.77 | 0.80 |
| Anti–AMA1 antibody — g/ml | — | ||
| Geometric mean titer | 0.73 | 0.85 | |
| 95% CI | 0.51–1.05 | 0.59–1.22 | |
| Used an insecticide–treated bed net the previous night — no. (%) | 62 (31.2) | 61 (30.3) | 0.94 |
*
Plus–minus values are means ±SD. AMA1 denotes apical membrane antigen 1, and CI confidence interval.
†
The lower limit of detection for creatinine was 44.2 μmol per liter (0.5 mg/dl); results below the limit of detection were recorded as 44.2 μmol per liter. To convert values for creatinine to milligrams per deciliter, divide by 88.4.