Table 2.
Characteristics of the cases admitted to the adult medical ward
| Variable* | Total | Insein | Hpa-an | p^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 90 | 34 | 56 | |
| Male sex | 63 (70%) | 29 (85%) | 34 (61%) | 0.02 |
| Age (years) | 34 (21–42) | 31 (19–37) | 35 (23–51) | 0.17 |
| Significant co-morbidities | 20 (22%) | 11 (32%) | 9 (16%) | 0.07 |
| Duration of admission (days) | 6 (4–8) | 6 (4–8) | 6 (4–7) | 0.31 |
| Died | 7 (8%) | 3 (9%) | 4 (7%) | 1 |
| P. falciparum mono-infection | 62 (69%) | 24 (71%) | 38 (68%) | 0.79 |
| P. vivax mono-infection | 11 (12%) | 5 (15%) | 6 (11%) | 0.57 |
| Mixed infection | 17 (19%) | 5 (15%) | 12 (21%) | 0.43 |
| Number of WHO severity criteria | 2 (1–3) | 2 (1–3) | 2 (1–2) | 0.69 |
| RCAM score | 1(1–1) | 1 (1–2) | 1(1–1) | 0.48 |
| History of travel in prior 4 weeks | 34 (38%) | 28 (82%) | 6 (11%) | <0.001 |
*All numbers represent the raw number (%) or the median (interquartile range).
^Statistical difference between the two study sites.