Table 2.
Characteristics of diarrhea episodes (N = 403)
| Characteristic | All episodes (N = 403) | Rotavirus episodes (N = 14)* | Diarrhea of other cause (N = 386)* | P value comparing episodes with and without rotavirus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea duration before clinic visit (mean days) | 2.8 (SD = 1.9) | 2.8 (SD = 1.7) | 2.8 (SD = 1.9) | 0.84 |
| Maximum number of stools within 24 hours (mean) | 5.4 (SD = 2.3) | 4.6 (SD = 1.2) | 5.4 (SD = 2.3) | 0.21 |
| Vomiting | 39.2% (158/403) | 57.1% (8/14) | 38.6% (149/386) | 0.18 |
| Fever (≥ 38.3°C) | 4.4% (17/384) | 0.0% (0/12) | 4.6% (17/370) | 1.0 |
| Received ORS before clinic visit | 33.7% (136/403) | 50.0% (7/14) | 33.4% (129/386) | 0.25 |
| Received intravenous hydration | 2.7% (11/401) | 0.0% (0/14) | 2.9% (11/384) | 1.0 |
ORS = oral rehydration solution; SD = standard deviation.
*
Total does not sum to 403 results because of three indeterminate stool results.