Table 5.
Persistent infection means by stage (n = 8)
| Test result | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ESR (mm/hr) | 52.0 (26–78) | 43.5 (18–75) | 0.4 |
| Mean CRP (mg/L) | 11.4 (1.5–32.3) | 4.1 (0.4–18.4) | 0.1 |
| Mean synovial fluid WBC count (per μl) | 86,850.0 (8300–154,250) | 3,243.8 (360–8100) | 0.2 |
| Mean % PMN | 94.7 (92–98) | 68.3 (31–87) | 0.1 |