Table 3.
Sequestration Ratios
| Time, Stage | Levamisole (n = 29) | Control (n = 27) | P Valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQR × Cf at 6 hours | |||
| Early trophozoites (ET/LR) | 1.28 (.57–2.91) | 1.07 (.40–2.85) | .79 |
| Late rings (LR/SR) | 0.05 (.02–.13) | 0.06 (.03–.12) | .70 |
| Mid-trophozoites (MT/ET) | 0.16 (.05–.54) | 0.27 (.09–.85) | .54 |
| SQR × Cf at 12 hours | |||
| Early trophozoites (ET/SR) | 0.05 (.02–.16) | 0.10 (.04–.26) | .41 |
| Small rings (SR/TR) | 0.13 (.05–.36) | 0.14 (.06–.35) | .91 |
| Mid-trophozoites (MT/LR) | 0.06 (.02–.23) | 0.03 (.00–.16) | .47 |
Data are presented as geometric mean (95% confidence interval).
Abbreviations: Cf, fraction cleared by the spleen, assumed the same for both treatment arms; ET, early trophozoites; LR, late rings; MT, mid-trophozoites; SQR, sequestration ratio; SR, small rings.
a Student t test.