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Demographic and clinical characteristics of cholera patients and healthy controls
| Demographics and clinical characteristics | Patients (n = 16) | Healthy controls (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
| No. of female (% total) | 8 (50) | 5 (50) |
| Median age in yr (range) | 34 (13-50) | 33 (18-45) |
| V. cholerae O1 serotype | Ogawa (n = 11), Inaba (n = 5) | |
| Mean ± SD | ||
| Duration of diarrhea (h) | 21 ± 3.7 | |
| Amt of fluids required (liters) | 8.6 ± 1.6 | |
| Duration of hospitalization (h) | 31 ± 3.3 |
