Table 2.
Blood group distribution in complicated cases and uncomplicated controls.
| Category | N | Parasite density (% of parasitized RBCs) | Hb (g/dL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complicated cases | |||
| A | 32 | 11.906 (±2.487) | 9.705 (±0.862) |
| AB | 26 | 9.088 (±1.583) | 9.430 (±0.948) |
| B | 36 | 11.400 (±2.965) | 9.536 (±0.883) |
| O | 18 | 8.497 (±1.402) | 9.656 (±0.965) |
| P value (ANOVA) | <0.0001 | 0.676 | |
| Uncomplicated controls | |||
| A | 40 | 8.567 (±1.943) | 12.358 (±1.262) |
| AB | 29 | 7.610 (±2.123) | 12.537 (±1.526) |
| B | 38 | 8.605 (±1.886) | 12.237 (±1.084) |
| O | 74 | 6.546 (±1.596) | 12.300 (±1.291) |
| P value (ANOVA) | <0.0001 | 0.800 |