IL10 and anemia (phenotype): Levels of IL-10 were significantly higher in severe and moderate malarial anemia compared to the uncomplicated malaria group [395.80 (186.10–563.40) pg/ml vs. 26.58 (9.79–260.70) pg/ml; p = 0.014 and 293.38 (115.30–579.69) pg/ml vs. 26.58 (9.79–260.70) pg/ml; p = 0.031, respectively].