Table 3.
Logistic regression analysis of the IgG (AMA-1) isotypes levels and prevalence of parasite density in asymptomatic malaria patients
| Parasite density | Unadjusted OR; (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IgG |
Higher than 1500 parasite/μl |
11.61; (2.12- 13.73) |
0.018 |
| 1000- 1500 parasite/μl |
1 |
|
|
| Lower than 1000 parasite/μl |
0.13; (0.02-0.71) |
0.005 |
|
|
IgG1 |
Higher than 1500 parasite/μl |
1.68; (0.25-11.23) |
0.595 |
| 1000- 1500 parasite/μl |
1 |
|
|
| Lower than 1000 parasite/μl |
0.13; (0.03- 0.59) |
0.008 |
|
|
IgG2 |
Higher than 1500 parasite/μl |
2.00; (0.41- 9.78) |
0.370 |
| 1000- 1500 parasite/μl |
1 |
|
|
| Lower than 1000 parasite/μl |
0.54; (0.14- 2.07) |
0.392 |
|
|
IgG3 |
Higher than 1500 parasite/μl |
6.33; (1.15- 15.01) |
0.275 |
| 1000- 1500 parasite/μl |
1 |
|
|
| Lower than 1000 parasite/μl |
0.500; (0.14- 1.74) |
0.034 |
|
| IgG4 | Higher than 1500 parasite/μl |
3.69; (0.82- 6.66) |
0.371 |
| 1000- 1500 parasite/μl |
1 |
|
|
| Lower than 1000 parasite/μl | 1.85; (0.48- 7.06) | 0.089 |