Table 3 Biological confirmation in children under 5 years old compared to other patients
Result of biological examination | < 5 years, number (%) N = 845 | ≥ 5 years, number (%) N = 1455 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Positive microscopy or RDT | 464 (54.9) | 720 (49.5) | 0.012058 |
Negative microscopy or RDT | 79 (9.3) | 173 (11.9) | 0.059995 |
None | 296 (35.0) | 557 (38.2) | 0.119552 |
Negative RDT positive microscopy | 6 (0.7) | 5 (0.3) | Â |