From: Cost comparison of microscopy vs. empiric treatment for malaria in southwestern nigeria: a prospective study
Consumed Antimalarials Prior to Presentation
N = 47
Did Not Consume Antimalarials Prior to Presentation
N = 123
Giemsa Stain Blood Smear Negative (-)
74% (35)
73% (90)
Giemsa Stain Blood Smear Positive (+)
26% (12)
27% (33)