Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the study cohort
From: Correlates of HIV and malaria co-infection in Southern India
| Â | Malaria Neg | Malaria Pos | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | (N=415) | (N=45) | Â |
Mean age, y (±SD) | 38 ± 9 | 40 ± 9 | 0.14 |
Gender (Number (%) men) | 253 (61%) | 36 (80%) | 0.01 |
CD4+ cell count | Â | Â | Â |
Median, (IQR),/μL | 222 (89, 403) | 244 (140, 571) | 0.19 |
Proportion below 200/μL | 48% (175/363) | 40% (15/38) | 0.51 |
Plasmodium species | Â | Â | Â |
P. vivax | Â | 27 (60%) | Â |
P. falciparum | Â | 12 (27%) | Â |
Mixed infections | Â | 6 (13%) | Â |