Table 4.
Comparison of demographic characteristics and outcomes of patients with pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3 and other serotypes.
| Variable | Patients with pneumonia due to serotype 3 (n = 14) | Patients with pneumonia due to other serotypes (n = 110) | P | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristic | ||||
| Male sex | 8 (57) | 61 (55) | .90 | … |
| Age, mean months | 27.4 | 42.3 | .51 | … |
| Vaccinated | 3 (21) | 7 (6) | .05 | 4.01 (0.58–20.71) |
| Preexisting condition | 2 (14) | 18 (16) | .84 | … |
| Outcome | ||||
| Necrotizing pneumonia | 11 (79) | 22 (20) | <.005 | 14.67 (3.39–86.25) |
| Empyema | 12 (86) | 58 (52) | .019 | 5.38 (1.11–51.14) |
| Required chest tube | 12 (86) | 60 (55) | .026 | 5.00 (1.03–47.57) |
| LOS, mean days | 8.9 | 7.5 | .53 | … |
| Underwent surgical procedure | 6 (43) | 19 (17) | .025 | 3.59 (0.90–13.28) |
| Admitted to PICU | 7 (50) | 47 (43) | .61 | … |
| Death | 0 (0) | 5 (4) | NS | … |
| Hospital costs, mean value | $21,473 | $17,640 | .03 | … |
| Hospital charges, mean value | $32,442 | $25,685 | .022 | … |
NOTE. Data are no. (%) of patients, unless otherwise indicated. LOS, length of stay; PICU, pediatric intensive care unit.