Table 2 Baseline characteristics of recruited children
Characteristics | Mild malaria (n=179) | Asym (n=138) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (year) | 4.73 ± 2.51 | 3.84 ± 2.56 | NS |
Sex ratio (Male/Female) | 1.16 (96/83) | 1.16 (74/64) | NS |
Parasite carriers (%) | 21 (11%) | 10 (7.24%) | NS |
Hb AA carries (%) | 148 (82.69) | 109 (79%) | NS |
Hb SS carriers (%) | 31 (17.31%) | 29 (21%) | NS |