Table 3b.

Scores of ACSS questionnaire for each item of the domains “Typical Symptoms,” “Differential,” and “QoL” for cases and controls at baseline visit [median (IQR)]

Parameter	Controls	Total patients	p Value
Summary scores of the domains of the ACSS
Frequency	1.0 (0.0–2.0)	2.0 (2.0–3.0)	<0.001
Urgency	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	2.0 (2.0–3.0)	<0.001
Painful micturition	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	2.0 (2.0–3.0)	<0.001
Incomplete bladder emptying	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	2.0 (1.0–3.0)	<0.001
Suprapubic pain	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	2.0 (1.0–2.0)	<0.001
Visible hematuria	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	0.0 (0.0–2.0)	<0.001
Flank pain	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	0.5 (0.0–1.0)	0.201
Abnormal vaginal discharge	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	0.161
Urethral discharge	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	0.263
Fever	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	0.011
General discomfort	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	2.0 (1.0–2.5)	<0.001
Impact on daily activities/work	0.0 (0.0–1.0)	2.0 (1.0–2.0)	<0.001
Impact on social activities	0.0 (0.0–0.0)	2.0 (1.0–2.0)	<0.001
Summary “Typical” score at baseline visit	1.0 (0.0–3.0)	11.0 (9.0–13.0)	<0.001
Summary “Differential” score at baseline visit	0.0 (0.0–1.5)	1.0 (0.0–2.0)	0.381
Summary “QoL” score at baseline visit	0.0 (0.0–2.5)	5.0 (4.0–7.0)	<0.001
Summary score of the entire ACSS	2.0 (0.0–6.5)	16.0 (13.0–19.0)	<0.001

Abbreviations: ACSS, Acute Cystitis Symptoms Score; IQR, interquartile range; QoL, quality of life.