Table 2.
Multiplicity of infection of msp1 and msp2 in malaria patients.
| Parameters/variables | msp1 | msp2 | p values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplicity of infection (MOI) | 2.44 | 2.27 | 0.669 |
| Monoclonal infection n/N (%) | 42/102 (41.2%) | 39/115 (39.9%) | 0.456 |
| Polyclonal infection | 58/102 (58.8%) | 69/115 (60.1%) | 0.811 |
| Overall mean multiplicity of infection | Mean MOI 2.36 | NA | |
NA = not applied.