TABLE 2.
Cure rates and parasite and fever clearance times
| Parameter | Total | Q-SP group (n = 94) | M group (n = 93) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. (%) of patients: | ||||
| Completing treatment | 183 (97.9) | 91 (96.8) | 92 (98.9) | NSa |
| Cured at end of treatment | 183 (97.9) | 91 (100) | 92 (100) | NS |
| With 28-day follow-up | 135 (72.2) | 67 (71.3) | 68 (73.1) | NS |
| Cured at day 28 | 135 (72.2%) | 67 (71.3) | 68 (73.1) | NS |
| Mean parasite clearance time (h) | 48.2 | 50.6 | NS | |
| Mean fever clearance time (h) | 44.4 | 35.9 | 0.05 | |
| Mean hospital stay (days) | 4.6 | 3.9 | 0.007 |
a
NS, not significant.