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| Vivax malaria (n = 60) | Uncomplicated falciparum malaria (n = 46) | Complicated falciparum malaria (n = 24) | |
| Mean platelet count | 94×109/l±48 | 100×109/l±64 | 43×109/l±24 |
| Lowest | 22×109/l | 19×109/l | 7×109/l |
| Highest | 255×109/l | 331×109/l | 95×109/l |
Patients with severe falciparum malaria had a statistically significant lower platelet count (P = 0.01) compared to non-severe falciparum malaria.
