Table 1 Malaria prevalence in two hospitals in Nouakchott
From: Preliminary study of malaria incidence in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Sex | Number of patients (%) | Thick blood film | Mean age (years) | Mean axillary temperature (°C) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Positive (%) | Negative (%) | ||||
Male | 140 (59.1) | 37 (26.4) | 103 (73.6) | 32.8 | 38.9 |
Female | 97(40.9) | 24 (24.7) | 73 (75.3) | 35.1 | 38.9 |
Total | 237(100) | 61 (25.7) | 176 (74.3) | 33.9 | 38.9 |