Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the study cohort
From: Correlates of HIV and malaria co-infection in Southern India
| Malaria Neg | Malaria Pos | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N=415) | (N=45) | ||
| Mean age, y (±SD) | 38 ± 9 | 40 ± 9 | 0.14 |
| Gender (Number (%) men) | 253 (61%) | 36 (80%) | 0.01 |
| CD4+ cell count | |||
| 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 | |||
| P. vivax | 27 (60%) | ||
| P. falciparum | 12 (27%) | ||
| Mixed infections | 6 (13%) |