| Characteristics | AL | ASAQ |
| Sexe | n (%) | n (%) |
| Masculin | 320 (57.15) | 320 (56.14) |
| Feminin | 240 (42.85) | 250 (43.85) |
| Total | 560 (100) | 570 (100) |
| Age (months) | ||
| mean | 4.33 | 3.70 |
| interval | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Weight |
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| mean | 15.26 | 13.13 |
| interval | 7.55 | 6.42 |
| Temperature ˚C | ||
| mean | 38.66 | 38.55 |
| interval | 37.50 - 40.50 | 35.60 - 40.80 |
| Parasitemia | ||
| mean | 11720.24 | 17834.84 |
| Interval | 2000.20000 | 2000.200000 |
| Symptoms | n (%) | n (%) |
| Anorexia | 70 (12.5) | 75 (13.5%) |
| Asthenia | 41 (7.32%) | 61 (10.70%) |
| Vomiting | 62 (11.07%) | 80 (14.03%) |
| Cephalea | 105 (18.75%) | 114 (20%) |
| Cough | 80 (14.28%) | 90 (15.78%) |
| Abdominal pain | 202 (36.07%) | 150 (26.31%) |
| Total | 560 | 570 |