Baseline characteristics of the 4 clinical groups.

Data mean (95% confidence interval values) unless otherwise indicated.
ANOVA with Bonferroni post-estimate unless otherwise indicated.
A = Chi-squared,
B = Wilcoxon Rank Sum.
PfHRP-2 = Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein-2.
N/D = Test not done.
C = We were unable to obtain measurements of all analytes for all patients enrolled.
Glucose measurements were obtained in 27, 48 and 43 of the UM, CM and NMC children, respectively.
Bicarbonate results were obtained 31, 48 and 47 of the UM, CM, and NMC children, respectively. Creatinine results were obtained in 16, 39 and 40 of the UM, CM and NMC children, respectively.
D = Three children (1 HC, 1 UM and 1 CM) with bacteriuria remained in the study as the urine was collected by bag collection (i.e., not collected via sterile, invasive procedures), and there was no clinical suspicion of urinary tract infection in any of the three subjects.
Baseline characteristics of the 4 clinical groups.