Table 3.
Comparison of demographic characteristics and outcomes of patients with necrotizing pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and patients with nonnecrotizing pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae.
| Variable | Patients with necrotizing pneumonia (n = 33) | Patients with nonnecrotizing pneumonia (n = 91) | P | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristic | ||||
| Male sex | 18 (55) | 51 (56) | .88 | 0.94 (0.39–2.28) |
| Age, mean months | 40 | 41 | .44 | … |
| Vaccination | 3 (9) | 7 (8) | .80 | 1.20 (0.19–5.67) |
| Preexisting condition | 2 (6) | 18 (20) | .07 | 0.26 (0.03–1.21) |
| Outcome | ||||
| Empyema | 32 (97) | 39 (43) | <.005 | 42.67 (6.39–1769.45) |
| Required chest tube | 30 (91) | 42 (46) | <.005 | 11.67 (3.22–62.85) |
| LOS, mean days | 10.4 | 7.1 | .03 | … |
| Underwent surgical procedure | 11 (33) | 14 (15) | .028 | 2.75 (0.97–7.56) |
| Hospitalization in PICU | 18 (55) | 37 (41) | .17 | 1.75 (0.73– 4.24) |
| Death | 1 (3) | 4 (4) | .73 | 0.68 (0.01–7.23) |
| Hospital costs, mean value | $27,505 | $14,086 | <.005 | … |
| Hospital charges, mean value | $39,310 | $21,060 | <.005 | … |
NOTE. Data are no. (%) of patients, unless otherwise indicated. LOS, length of stay; PICU, pediatric intensive care unit.