Table 1 Age effect of gametocyte carriers on infectivity by direct feeding in Bancoumana, Mali
Age group (y) | N | Mean % engorged/all mosquitoes | Mean % infected/engorged mosquitoes | Mean % infected/all mosquitoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4–9 | 236 | 55.8 | 38.3 | 19.7 |
10–18 | 87 | 55.4 | 23.0 | 12.1 |
p = 0.525 | p = 0.039 | p < 0.001 | ||
Total | 323 | 55.7 | 34.2 | 17.7 |