Table. Characteristics of meeting members exposed to Cyclospora cayetanensis, Bogor, Indonesia, 2001*.
| Variable | Cases (%), n = 14 | Noncases (%), n = 15 | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sex | 10 (71) | 6 (40) | 0.09 |
| Symptoms | |||
| Diarrhea‡ | 11 (79) | 9 (60) | NS |
| Obstipation | 3 (21) | 0 | NS |
| Stomach and abdominal cramps | 10 (71) | 6 (40) | 0.09 |
| Flatulence | 13 (93) | 5 (33) | 0.001 |
| Fever | 2 (13) | 1 (7) | NS |
| Nausea/appetite loss | 13 (93) | 4 (27) | <0.001 |
| Median symptom duration (IQR), days§ | 41 (29–42) | 1 (0–6) | <0.001 |
| Median stay in Indonesia (IQR), days | 14 (10.5–18.5) | 16 (11–23) | NS |
*NS, nonsignificant; IQR, interquartile range. †Determined by χ2 test for categorical variables and by Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables. ‡Diarrhea was defined as >3 loose stools in 24 hours. §If patients had symptoms when entering the study, the duration was fixed at 42 days.