From: The ABO blood group and Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Awash, Metehara and Ziway areas, Ethiopia
Category | Total (N) | Average age (years) | Mean Hb (g/dl)X | Mean Parasite density per μl of bloodX |
---|---|---|---|---|
Severe malaria | 70 | 14.3 | 10.4 (4.3) | 3.44 (4.38) |
Uncomplicated malaria | 140 | 15.6 | 12.0 (2.4) | 3.31 (4.67) |
Healthy controls | 190 | 15.0 | 12.8 (2.41) | NA≠|
P- value†| NA≠| 0.80 | < 0.0001* | 0.63 |