Table 1.
Baseline characteristics upon presentation at the Emergency Department in the study cohort and control group
| Study cohort (n = 92) | Control group (n = 92) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 66 (18-96) | 66 (18-96) | NA |
| Female | 48 (52.2) | 48 (52.2) | NA |
| Previous antibiotic usage | 8 (8.7) | 7 (7.6) | 0.788 |
| COPD | 16 (17.4) | 19 (20.6) | 0.573 |
| Diabetes | 21 (22.8) | 17 (18.5) | 0.466 |
| Renal disease | 8 (8.7) | 9 (9.8) | 0.799 |
| Chronic liver failure | 6 (6.5) | 3 (3.3) | 0.305 |
| Smoking | 9 (9.8) | 12 (13.0) | 0.487 |
| Alcohol abuse | 2 (2.2) | 12 (13.0) | 0.005 |
Data presented as number (percentage) of patients or mean (range). COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, NA, not applicable.