Table 1. Demographic characteristics of dengue patients compared with those of leptospirosis patients, Dhaka, Bangladesh*.
| Demographic characteristic | Dengue patients (n = 938) | Leptospirosis patients (n = 63) | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 27.5 ± 11.1 | 27.9 ± 13.3 | NS |
| Male | 694 (74) | 46 (73) | NS |
| Monthly household income (US$) | |||
| <60 | 174 (19) | 20 (32) | 0.015 |
| 60–119 | 205 (22) | 17 (27) | |
| 120–200 | 127 (14) | 7 (11) | |
| >200 | 432 (46) | 18 (29) | |
| Household size | 5.4 ± 2.7 | 4.8 ± 2.1 | NS |
| Level of education | |||
| Illiterate | 83 (9) | 16 (25) | < 0.001 |
| Primary | 144 (15) | 13 (21) | |
| Secondary | 424 (45) | 22 (35) | |
| University | 214 (23) | 8 (13) | |
| Other or unknown | 73 (8) | 4 (6) | |
*Data are mean ± SD or no. (%). †By Pearson chi-square test or analysis of variance. NS, not significant.