Table 1.
Context and characteristics of the study population
| Characteristics | Abobo | Korhogo | Man |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographical situation | Township Abidjan | Northern Savannah | Western forest |
| N° patients | 31 | 32 | 31 |
| N° children <5 years old | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Age mean–median (range) | 14–9.5 (2–54) | 19.6–10.5 (1–70) | 13.9–10 (1–59) |
| Mean parasitaemia and | 103,706 | 28,474 | 52,336 |
| [range parasitaemia] (in trophozoite per mL) | (3480–832,000) | (2030–92,800) | (247–465,800) |
| Haemoglobin: mean [range]–G/L | 10.9 (8.1–12.9) | 10.7 (6.3–16.1) | 9.2 (6.0–12.5) |
| Thrombocytes: mean [range]–103/μL | 141 (32–309) | 188 (37–530) | 189 (26–536) |
| Duration of transmission season | All year | 6–8 months | 8–12 months |
| Individual use of LLINs* | 27 % | 10 % | 20 % |
| Prevalence of clinical malaria** | 5.2 % | 14.7 % | 18.3 % |
| % individuals with parasite clearance >24 h | 90 % | 13 % | 32 % |
*Long-lasting impregnated nets: individual inquiry for use of bed nets before consultation
**The mean national level of prevalence of clinical malaria in Ivory Coast is 10.57 % (2013)