Table 1.
Observed frequencies of species distribution (Plasmodium vivax, P. falciparum, and mixed) and time of diagnosis (antenatal care or at delivery) in 112 women with gestational malaria confirmed by thick blood smear examination of peripheral blood, Colombia
| Species/time of diagnosis | No. | % | Total frequency by species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. vivax | 74.11 | ||
| Antenatal care | 73 | 65.18 | |
| Delivery | 10 | 8.93 | |
| P. falciparum | 22.33 | ||
| Antenatal care | 16 | 14.29 | |
| Delivery | 9 | 8.04 | |
| Mixed | 3.56 | ||
| Antenatal care | 0 | 0 | |
| Delivery | 4 | 3.56 | |
| Total | 112 | 100.0 | 100.00 |