Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population from Katete in 2012 and 2016
| Â | Year 2012 | Year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
Total samples | 136 | 105 |
Sex distribution of individuals screened | Males 57 (41.9%) | Males 56 (53.3%) |
Females 79 (58.1%) | Females 49 (46.7%) | |
Median age (in years) | 4.4 | 7.0 |
Mean temperatures (oC) | 37.7 | 38.2 |
Slide positivity | 99 (72.8%) | 105 (100%) |
Mean parasitaemia (Parasites/µl) | 31,813 | 64,946 |