Table 3 Distribution of G6PD phenotype among Congolese children based on Plasmodium falciparum malaria diagnosis results
Gender | G6PD phenotype | Malaria negative, n (%) | Uncomplicated malaria n (%) | Sub-microscopic infection n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | G6PD normal | 57 (64.8) | 10 (11.4) | 21 (23.9) |
G6PD deficiency | 19 (79.2) | 1 (4.2) | 4 (16.7) | |
Female | G6PD normal | 43 (59.7) | 8 (11.1) | 21 (29.2) |
G6PD heterozygous | 18 (72.0) | 2 (8.0) | 5 (20.0) | |
G6PD deficiency | 1 (33.3) | 1 (33.3) | 1 (33.4) |