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Demographics of the study population (mean ± S.E.)
| Clinically infected | Clinically non-infected | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of samples | 51 | 57 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 28.8 ± 0.6 | 30.2 ± 0.6 |
| White blood cell count | 15.1 ± 1.0 (n = 47) | 11.8 ± 0.8 (n = 42) |
| Platelet count | 241 ± 17 (n = 46) | 251 ± 22 (n = 40) |
| Positive microbiological culture | 32 | 0 |
| Antibiotic therapy | 47 | 35 |
| Duration of antibiotic therapy | 8.5 ± 0.94 (n = 47) | 3.0 ± 0.36 (n = 35) |
| C-reactive protein | 24.4 ± 8.0 (n = 41) | 3.4 ± 1.2 (n = 51) |
