Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the study participants, Metehara, Oct 2014-Jan 2015.
| Age stratification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variables at enroll. | <5 years(n = 9) | 5–15 years (n = 26) | >15 years (n = 56) | Total (n = 91) |
| Male sex | 5(55.6) | 19(73.1) | 45(80.4) | 69(75.8) |
| Mean age(yrs) | 2.6(1–4) | 8.0(5.0–14.0) | 25.7(16–49) | 18.40(1–49) |
| Weight(kg) | 16.2(9–61) | 23.4(13.5–41.0) | 53.0(20–71) | 40.90(9–71) |
| Temperature(˚C) | 38.4(36.5–40.4) | 37.9(36.5–40.7) | 38.3(36.5–40.4) | 38.15(36.5–40.7) |
| Hemoglobin(g/dl) | 9.6(6.0–12.70) | 11.1(5.34–14.7) | 13.45(8.8–17.4) | 12.4 (5.34–17.4) |
| GM Parasite(range) | 14,801.04 (1200–57971) | 10,972.71 (1000–142857) | 11,301.58 (1200–150000) | 11509.63 (1000–150000) |
| Gametocytemia (%) | 0.00 | 3(11.5) | 2(3.6) | 5(5.5) |
| Previous malaria | 4(44.4%) | 13(50) | 37(66.1) | 54(59.3) |
| Bed net users | 6(66.7%) | 19(73.1) | 22(39.3) | 47(51.6) |
Abbreviations: GM: geometric mean; KG: kilogram; °C: degree centigrade; g/dl: gram/deciliter