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Table 1 Characteristics of Gabonese children with P. falciparum malaria according clinical presentation
| Characteristics | Mild malaria (n=97) | Severe malaria (n=100) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Month) | 44.90 | 44.23 | n.s. |
| Male/female | 35/62 | 39/61 | n.s. |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 103 | 93 | <0.01 |
| Heart frequency (beats/min) | 120 | 130 | <0.001 |
| Respiratory rate (breaths/min) | 35 | 41 | <0.001 |
| Hematocrit (Proportion of 1.0) | 3290.6 | 2143.5 | <0.0001 |
| Hemoglobin (g/L) | >80 | <50 | <0.0001 |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 2.4 | 2.9 | <0.05 |
| Parasite × 1000/μL | 26.492 | 407.08 | <0.0001 |
| Schizontaemia (n) | 0 | 24 | <0.001 |
