Table 1 Prevalence of plasmodium species in different age categories and sex of patients in Suhul Hospital from 2012 to 2018
Variables | PF n (%) | PV n (%) | Mixed infection (PF + PV) n (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | ||||
Male | 1600(32) | 1542(31) | 285(5.7) | 3427(68.4) |
Female | 916(18.2) | 639(12.8) | 28(0.56) | 1583(31.6) |
Age category | ||||
< 5 | 248(5) | 187(3.7) | 8(0.16) | 443(8.8) |
5–14 | 285(5.7) | 349(6.97) | 17(0.34) | 651(12.9) |
≥15 | 1984(39.6) | 1644(32.8) | 288(5.7) | 3916(78.2) |