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The mean (SE) parasite density and hemoglobin concentration at 9 months, by treatment group.
| Parameter | Normal Value | Pyrimethamine (n = 36) | Proguanil (n = 32) | Placebo (n = 29) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parasite density, parasites/μL of blood | 0 | 904.9(277.5)∗ | 22.1(0.9)† | 1538.6(471.9) |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 10–15 | 7.6(0.2) | 7.2(0.3) | 6.8(0.4) |
P<0.05 versus placebo (unpaired Student t test).
P=0.045 versus pyrimethamine (unpaired Student t test).
