Table 4.
Comparison of demographic data and clinical characteristics between patients who survived vs. those who died
| Factors | Survive (N = 70) | Death (N = 12) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (N, %) | 33 (47.1) | 9 (75.0) | 0.074 |
| Age (years) (median, IQR) | 50 (28, 63) | 59 (48.5, 64.5) | 0.115 |
| Underlying diseases (N, %) | |||
| Diabetes | 16 (22.9) | 1 (8.3) | 0.275 |
| Chronic renal diseases | 9 (12.9) | 1 (8.3) | 0.661 |
| Cirrhosis | 1 (1.4) | 1 (8.3) | 0.206 |
| Malignancy | 6 (8.6) | 2 (16.7) | 0.791 |
| Signs/symptoms (N, %) | |||
| Fever | 54 (77.1) | 8 (66.7) | 0.438 |
| Headache | 5 (7.1) | 3 (25.0) | 0.071 |
| Alteration of consciousness | 6 (8.6) | 1 (8.3) | 0.978 |
| Site of infection (N, %) | |||
| Bloodstream | 24 (34.3) | 5 (41.7) | 0.621 |
| Meningitis | 5 (7.1) | 3 (25.0) | 0.054 |
| Laboratory findings (mean ± SD or median, IQR) | |||
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 12.1 ± 2.1 | 12.6 ± 3.4 | 0.486 |
| White blood cell count (cells/mm3) | 12,700 (9800, 17100) |
10,620 (7850, 15740) |
0.213 |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.1 (0.9, 1.7) | 1.6 (1.0, 2.8) | 0.073 |