Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patients by treatment arm
| Variables | Unit | Treatment arm | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL3 | AL5 | |||
| Gender (male) | n/N (%) | 48/78 (61.5) | 48/76 (63.1) | 96/154 (62.3) |
| Age | Year | 20 (11–31) | 18 (10–29.5) | 19 (11–30) |
| BMI | Kg/m2 | 19.1 (16.8–21.1) | 18.4 (15.8–20.2) | 18.6 (16.2–20.8) |
| Parasite count (geometric mean, 95% CI) | /µL | 3084 (1752–5430) | 2140 (1269–3610) | 2575 (1757–3775) |
| Gametocytaemia on admission | n/N (%) | 17/78 (21.8) | 16/76 (21.1) | 33/154 (21.4) |
| Mixed infection | n/N (%) | 1/78 (1.3) | 2/76 (2.6) | 3/154 (1.9) |
| Haemoglobin | g/dL | 12.2 (11.1–13.7) | 12.2 (10.8–13.4) | 12.2 (10.9–13.4) |
Data are presented as median (IQR) unless otherwise indicated