Table 2. Comparison of demographic data between CSD patients and non-CSD patients*.
| Factor | No. patients | Age, y (mean ± SD) | Sex ratio (M/F) | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSD group (total) | 245 | 30.2 ± 20.4 | 1.28 | |
| CSD alone | 231 | 29.4 ± 19.6 | 1.26 | |
| CSD plus mycobacteria | 10 | 43.3 ± 8.2 | 1.0 | |
| CSD plus neoplasm | 3 | 57.3 ± 6.0 | 3.0 | |
| Bartonella Quintana alone | 1 | 31.6 ± 20.7 | ||
| Non-CSD group | 541 | 39.5 ± 22.2 | 1.50 | >0.05 |
| Mycobacteria | 44 | 46.2 ± 22.6 | 1.72 | <0.05 |
| Neoplasm | 44 | 30.2 ± 20.4 | 1.30 | <0.05 |
*CSD, cat-scratch disease; SD, standard deviation. †Comparison of mean age of CSD group and corresponding non-CSD group.