Table 1 Baseline characteristics of study participants
| Variable | Overall | Under-fives | Children aged ≥5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patient enrolled (n) | 88 | 56 | 32 |
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 4.6(2.5) | 3.1(1.3) | 7.3(1.5) |
| Weight (kg), mean (SD) | 16.0(5.1) | 13.3(3.2) | 20.7(4.4) |
| Sex (male)*, n (%) | 46(52.3) | 24(42.9) | 22(68.8) |
| Body temperature, mean (SD) | 38.3°C(1.3) | 38.5°C(1.3) | 38.1°C(1.3) |
| Geometric mean parasite density (asexual parasite/ul), 95% CI† | 18,603(12,280-26,060) | 19,017(12,570-28,771) | 17,798(9,856-32,106) |
| Haemoglobin g/dL, mean (SD) | 10.4(1.8) | 10.2(1.9) | 10.8(1.2) |
