Table 2. Haematological and Parasitaemia parameters of the study participants.
The mean and SD (Standard Deviation) values of selected haematological parameters and parasite density were determined for three SM, UM and CTR groups. The parasitemia and haematological parameters of the three groups were compared using ANOVA test. Values were statistically significant when compared SM to UM with p < 0.001.
| Parameters | Severe Malaria (SM) | Uncomplicated Malaria (UM) | Control (CTR) | P-value (SM/UM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Parasitaemia (P/µL) | 27220 ± 5458.3 | 3993 ± 1327.3 | 0.00 ± 0.0 | <0.001 |
| Leukocytes (×103/µL) | 12.9 ± 1.0 | 8.8 ± 0.5 | 6.1 ± 0.2 | <0.001 |
| Neutrophils (%) | 52.02 ± 3.7 | 60.29 ± 2.5 | 45.77 ± 1.3 | <0.001 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 22.32 ± 2.4 | 26.21 ± 2.1 | 40.09 ± 1.3 | <0.001 |
| Monocytes (%) | 6.27 ± 0.9 | 7.56 ± 0.9 | 8.65 ± 0.3 | 0.009 |
| Eosinophils (%) | 0.49 ± 0.1 | 2.77 ± 0.48 | 4.33 ± 0.45 | 0.0098 |
| Basophils (%) | 0.44 ± 0.1 | 0.72 ± 0.1 | 1.14 ± 0.08 | <0.001 |
| Red Blood Cells (×106/µL) | 3.71 ± 0.29 | 4.11 ± 0.07 | 4.66 ± 0.06 | 0.0012 |
| Hba (g/dL) | 9.49 ± 0.3 | 12.11 ± 0.2 | 12.96 ± 0.2 | <0.001 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 27.88 ± 0.9 | 36.68 ± 0.7 | 38.44 ± 0.5 | <0.001 |
| MCV (fL) | 79.96 ± 0.64 | 87.70 ± 1.37 | 82.98 ± 0.64 | <0.001 |
| MCHC (pg/cell) | 26.48 ± 0.47 | 29.26 ± 0.47 | 28.04 ± 0.23 | <0.001 |
| Platelets (×103/µL) | 124.1 ± 7.6 | 241.8 ± 5.2 | 286.8 ± 11.2 | <0.001 |
Notes.
Hb levels and parasite density distribution are given with the mean and SD values (standard deviation). Hb* values statistically significant when compared SM to UM with p < 0.001. Parasite density* p < 0.001 when comparing SM to UM.