Table 2.
Comparison of G6PD status between cases and controls matched for study site, sex, age and Hb at baseline (%)
|
Cases ΔHb ≥ 2 g/dl |
Controls ΔHb < 2 g/dl |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
(n = 117) |
(n = 234) |
||
|
Deficient A-* |
|
|
|
|
| Homozygous girls |
2 |
(1.7) |
0 |
(0.0) |
| Hemizygous boys |
8 |
(6.8) |
16 |
(6.8) |
|
Heterozygote A- |
|
|
|
|
| Girls |
10 |
(8.5) |
30 |
(12.8) |
|
Normal |
|
|
|
|
| Boys |
54 |
(46.1) |
108 |
(46.1) |
| Girls | 43 | (36.7) | 80 | (34.2) |
* defined as a detection of mutation 202 in amplified DNA.