TABLE 4.
The general characteristics and imaging findings of children with RMPP and GMPP.
| General information | RMPP(n = 85) | GMPP(n = 180) | T(Z) or χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 39/46 | 81/99 | 0.02 | 0.9 |
| Age (years) | 5.8 ± 2.1 | 4.4 ± 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.08 |
| Fever duration (days) | 9.0(8.0,11.0) | 4.0(0,7.0) | −9.6 | <0.001 |
| Hospital stays (days) | 9.0(8.0,10.0) | 7.0(6.0,7.0) | −10.8 | <0.001 |
| Clinical presentation, n (%) | ||||
| Fever | 84(98.8%) | 132(73.3%) | 24.9 | <0.001 |
| Cough | 85(100%) | 180(100%) | — | — |
| Wheezing | 2(2.4%) | 14(7.8%) | 3.00 | 0.08 |
| Extrapulmonary complications | 78(91.8%) | 12(6.7%) | 186.4 | <0.001 |
| Imaging findings, n (%) | ||||
| Lobar atelectasis | 4(4.7%) | 3(1.7%) | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Pleural effusion | 6(7.1%) | 0 | 13 | <0.001 |
| Lung consolidation | 44(51.8%) | 17(9.4%) | 58.4 | <0.001 |
| Bronchopneumonia | 4(4.7%) | 79(43.9%) | 41.2 | <0.001 |
| Unilateral lobe pneumonia | 45(52.9%) | 48(23.9%) | 17.5 | <0.001 |
| Bilateral lobe pneumonia | 36(42.4%) | 53(29.4%) | 4.3 | 0.04 |
Notes: The data were the baseline measurement data made within 24 h after admission. P < 0.05 indicates statistical significance.
Abbreviations: GMPP, general mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia; RMPP, refractory mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.