Table 2 Comparison of n (%) of women with platelet concentration by categories x 1,000/μL between the cases and controls
Platelets category | Patients with severe malaria (N = 12) | Patients with uncomplicated malaria (N = 48) | Controls (N = 60) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
<50 | 5 (41.7) | 17 (35.4) | 0 (0.0) | <0.001 |
50-74 | 1 (8.3) | 10 (20.8) | 0 (0.0) | 0.002 |
75-99 | 5 (41.7) | 15 (31.3) | 1 (1.7) | <0.001 |
100-149 | 1 (8.3) | 3 (6.3) | 1 (1.7) | 0.08 |
≥150 | 0 (0.0) | 3 (6.3) | 58 (96.7) | <0.001 |