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Breakdown of the SM subgroupa
| Characteristic | No. of SM patients with characteristic |
|---|---|
| Plasma lactate level of >5 mmol/liter | 56 |
| Hyperparasitemia | 24 |
| Severe anemia | 14 |
| Seizures | 8 |
| BCS ≤ 2 | 8 |
Patients were enrolled in the SM group due to hyperparasitemia, severe anemia, or a Blantyre coma score (BCS) of ≤2. Some patients belonged to more than one of the subgroups.
