Table 4.
ACSS questionnaire scores for each item of the domains “Typical Symptoms,” “Differential,” and “QoL” for cases and controls
| Severity (Likert scale) | Controls, N (%) | Patients, N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | ||
| 0 (no) | 25 (45.5) | 6 (4.5) |
| 1 (mild) | 15 (27.3) | 12 (9.1) |
| 2 (moderate) | 12 (21.8) | 52 (39.4) |
| 3 (severe) | 3 (5.5) | 62 (47.0) |
| Urgency | ||
| 0 (no) | 39 (70.9) | 6 (4.5) |
| 1 (mild) | 7 (12.0) | 21 (15.9) |
| 2 (moderate) | 6 (10.9) | 55 (41.7) |
| 3 (severe) | 3 (5.5) | 50 (37.9) |
| Painful micturition | ||
| 0 (no) | 46 (83.6) | 4 (3.0) |
| 1 (mild) | 6 (10.9) | 19 (14.4) |
| 2 (moderate) | 3 (5.5) | 57 (43.2) |
| 3 (severe) | 0 (0.0) | 52 (39.4) |
| Incomplete bladder emptying | ||
| 0 (no) | 35 (63.6) | 17 (12.9) |
| 1 (mild) | 14 (25.5) | 34 (25.8) |
| 2 (moderate) | 4 (7.3) | 46 (34.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 2 (3.6) | 35 (26.5) |
| Suprapubic pain | ||
| 0 (no) | 44 (72.7) | 15 (11.4) |
| 1 (mild) | 7 (12.7) | 35 (26.5) |
| 2 (moderate) | 5 (9.1) | 50 (37.9) |
| 3 (severe) | 3 (5.5) | 32 (24.3) |
| Visible hematuria | ||
| 0 (no) | 54 (98.2) | 78 (59.1) |
| 1 (mild) | 0 (0.0) | 16 (12.1) |
| 2 (moderate) | 0 (0.0) | 16 (12.1) |
| 3 (severe) | 1 (1.8) | 22 (16.7) |
| Flank pain | ||
| 0 (no) | 32 (58.2) | 66 (50.0) |
| 1 (mild) | 14 (25.5) | 34 (25.8) |
| 2 (moderate) | 7 (12.7) | 19 (14.4) |
| 3 (severe) | 2 (3.6) | 13 (9.8) |
| Abnormal vaginal discharge | ||
| 0 (no) | 45 (81.8) | 96 (72.7) |
| 1 (mild) | 7 (12.7) | 21 (15.9) |
| 2 (moderate) | 3 (5.5) | 11 (8.3) |
| 3 (severe) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (3.0) |
| Urethral discharge | ||
| 0 (no) | 52 (94.5) | 118 (89.4) |
| 1 (mild) | 2 (3.6) | 9 (6.8) |
| 2 (moderate) | 1 (1.8) | 3 (2.3) |
| 3 (severe) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.5) |
| Fever | ||
| 0 (no) | 54 (98.2) | 113 (85.6) |
| 1 (mild) | 1 (1.8) | 13 (9.8) |
| 2 (moderate) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (3.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.8) |
| General discomfort | ||
| 0 (no) | 35 (63.6) | 1 (0.8) |
| 1 (mild) | 11 (20.0) | 35 (26.7) |
| 2 (moderate) | 3 (5.5) | 62 (47.3) |
| 3 (severe) | 6 (10.9) | 33 (25.2) |
| Impact on daily activities/work | ||
| 0 (no) | 38 (69.1) | 7 (5.3) |
| 1 (mild) | 6 (10.9) | 42 (32.1) |
| 2 (moderate) | 4 (7.3) | 56 (42,7) |
| 3 (severe) | 7 (12.7) | 26 (19.8) |
| Impact on social activities | ||
| 0 (no) | 42 (76.4) | 13 (9.9) |
| 1 (mild) | 2 (5.5) | 46 (35.1) |
| 2 (moderate) | 3 (5.5) | 43 (32.8) |
| 3 (severe) | 7 (12.7) | 29 (22.1) |
Abbreviations: ACSS, Acute Cystitis Symptoms Score; QoL, quality of life.