Table 1 Clinical and parasitological characteristics of the children at enrolment (year 2006): P. falciparum asymptomatic children (AP), children with uncomplicated malaria (UM) and children with severe malaria (SM).
| Parameters | AP (n = 52) | UM (n = 37) | SM (n = 65) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex ratio (M/F) | 0.9 (24/28) | 1.8 (24/13) | 0.8 (29/36) | 0.11 b |
|
Age (yrs) mean ± SD | 6.5 ± 1.3 | 4.7 ± 3.4 | 2.9 ± 1.8 |
AP > UM > SM (P < 0.0001) c |
|
Parasite density (/μl) a |
811 (369-1,751) |
24,900 (3,606-65,440) |
61,920 (1,684-192,000) |
AP < UM/SM (P < 0.001) d |