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Demographics and clinical data of the study participants
| Characteristic | Severe Anaemia | Uncomplicated Malaria | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size (N) | 30 | 30 | |
| Age (months) (Mean ± SD) | 16.67 ± 9.217 | 17.02 ± 9.5 | NS |
| Parasitaemia [Geo mean (95% CI)] | 33295 (19191-57764) | 22196 (10387-47432) | NS |
| Hb level (g/dl, mean ± SD) | 4.5 ± 1.0 | 8.9 ± 1.3 | ND |
| Absolute lymphocyte count/L (mean ± S.D) | 9628 ± 8786 | 5507.82 ± 2436 | 0.04 |
NS- Not significant, ND- Not done since Hb level was one of the recruitment criteria for SMA cases
