Table 1 Demographic and parasitological characteristics of the study population from Melka-Werer, North East Ethiopia

Sex ratio (Male/Female)

1 (26/26)

Mean age ± SD (years)

21.3 ± 14.4

Age range (years)

2–60

Age group

 Children (< 10 years)

13 (25.0%)

 Children (10–20 years)

14 (26.9%)

 Adults (> 20 years)

22 (48.1%)

Geometric mean parasitemia (95% CI) (p/µL)

3660.8 (2768.3–4877.2)

Parasite density range (p/µL)

1000–83,200

Mean axillary temperature (95% CI) (^oC)

38.1 (37.8–38.4)

Mean haemoglobin ± SD (g/dL)

11.9 ± 1.8