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Table 3 Summary of Giemsa Results for Adults based upon Consumption of Previous Antimalarials

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)

  1. Note: P = 0.9 using Chi-square test.