Table 3 Malaria and thick smear findings in CM cases
Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | Case 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaria findings | |||||
Episodes of maternal malaria | 1 Pv | 1 Pv 1 Pf | 1 Pv | 1 Pv | 1 Pf |
Gestational age at malaria diagnosis (weeks + days) | 37 + 2 | Pf: 24 + 2 Pv: 40 +2 | 27 + 6 | 40 + 4 | 30 |
Type of malaria syndrome in mothers | acute uncomplicated malaria | acute uncomplicated malaria | acute uncomplicated malaria | acute uncomplicated malaria | severe malaria |
Clinical status of neonates at the time of congenital malaria diagnosis | afebrile | afebril | afecrile | afebrile | severely ill |
Thick smear findings | |||||
Maternal blood during delivery | Pv (nd) | Pv (560) | Neg. | Pv (120) | Pf (106640) |
Placental blood | Pv (920) | Pv (440) | Neg. | Pv (80) | Neg. |
Umbilical cord blood | Pv 1860) | Neg. | Neg. | Pv (80) | Neg. |
Neonatal blood | Neg. | Pv (40) day 1 | Pv (160) day 14 | Neg. | Pf (120) day 8 |