Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients included in the study at the time of enrollment in the study
Characteristic | DHA-PQP (n = 73) | ALN (n = 73) |
|---|---|---|
Sex ratio male:female | 33:40 | 40:33 |
Age (in months), median (IQR) | 60 (44) | 52 (44) |
Body weight, mean kg (range) | 17.62 (6–37) | 17.32 (6–42) |
Temperature, mean °C ± SD | 38.1 ± 0.99 | 37.8 ± 0.73 |
Haemoglobin mmol/L ± SD | 6.33 ± 1.29 | 6.28 ± 1.27 |
Parasites/μl geometric mean (range) as determined by microscopy | 12145 (1000–72640) | 13379 (1080–72000) |