Table 1 Comparison of clinical features present in complicated and uncomplicated P. vivax infected patients
Variables | Complicated (n = 51) n (%) or mean ± SD | Uncomplicated (n = 76) n (%) or mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|
Median age + SD | 17 (8–27) | 9.5 (4–20) |
Male:Female | 1:0.6 | 2:1 |
Fever (°F) | 103 ± 1.2 | 103 ± 1.1 |
Chills and rigors | 45 (88) | 50 (66) |
Nausea and vomiting | 41 (80) | 52 (69) |
Duration (days) | 7 ± 3 | 8 ± 5 |
Hb (g/dl) | 8.9 ± 2.6 | 9.6 ± 2.0 |
Platelets/mm3 | 26,099 ± 20,073 | 70,564 ± 49,874 |
Urea (mg/dl) | 54 ± 38 | 29 ± 15 |
Creatinine (mg/dl) | 1.4 ± 1.4 | 0.6 ± 1.0 |
Total bilirubin (mg/dl) | 2.13 ± 2.2 | 0.9 ± 0.4 |
AST/SGOT (IU/l) | 73 ± 41 | 45 ± 21 |
ALT/SGPT (IU/l) | 59 ± 34 | 37 ± 40 |