Table 2 Demographic and clinical characteristics of study participants (n = 93)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 6.8 (± 4.8)* |
| Gender ratio (male/female) | 1.45 (55/38) |
| Mean axillary temperature (oC) | 37.8 (± 0.84)* |
| Mean haematocrit (%) | 28 (± 6.8)* |
| Geometric mean parasite density (μl) | 21,418 (95% CI: 16,000–27,500) |