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Sensitivity of histology to detect past infections
| Months prior to delivery | Haemozoin present; n (%) |
|---|---|
| 1 |
19/22 (86.4%) |
| 2 |
23/28 (82.1%) |
| 3 |
25/38 (65.8%) |
| 4 |
23/34 (67.6%) |
| 5 |
23/34 (67.6%) |
| 6 |
5/13 (27.8%) |
| 7 | 0/5 (0%) |
Haemozoin presence stratified by month of last Plasmodium falciparum episode prior to delivery. Women who experienced re-infection are included in the month that re-infection occurred.
