Table 6.
Various prognostic factors affecting outcomes (duration of defervescence)
| Parameter to compare | Duration for defervescence (days) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of abscesses | Single (8.92) | Multiple (9.3) | 0.45 |
| ALP | <350 IU/L (8.54) | >350 IU/L (11.1) | 0.05 |
| TLC | <15,000 cell/mm3 (7.54) | >15,000 cell/mm3 (9.4) | 0.10 |
| Rupture/impending | Absent (8.3) | Present (11) | 0.01 |
| Culture | Positive (8.09) | Negative (9.96) | 0.04 |
| Albumin | >3.5 g/dl (7.33) | <3.5 g/dl (8.91) | 0.78 |
| Bilirubin | <1.2 mg/dl (8.67) | <1.2 mg/dl (13) | 0.72 |
| Blood urea | <40 mg/dl (9.13) | >40 mg/dl (9) | 0.60 |
| Clinical icterus | Present (14.67) | Absent (8.65) | 0.04 |
TLC: Total leucocytes count, ALP: Alkaline phosphatase