Table 1.
Characteristics of patients with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in this study
| Characteristic | Severe hypoalbuminemia (n=23) | Non-severe hypoalbuminemia (n=71) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 82.7 ± 1.4 (75–97) | 82.6 ± 0.7 (75–99) | 0.933a |
| Male (%) | 17 (74%) | 46 (65%) | 0.161b |
| Body weight (kg) | 41.8 ± 2.2 (28–72) | 43.3 ± 1.1 (27–67) | 0.526a |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.8 ± 0.1 (0.2–2.1) | 0.7 ± 0.1 (0.2–2.5) | 0.348a |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index | 2.9 ± 0.5 (1–10) | 2.5 ± 0.2 (0–10) | 0.475a |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 2.1 ± 0.1 (1.4–2.4) | 3.0 ± 0.1 (2.5–3.6) | <0.001a |
| Combination antibiotic therapy | 12 (52%) | 40 (56%) | 0.570b |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Pneumonia/pneumonia and sepsis | 21/2 | 55/16 | 0.143b |
| Infection severity | |||
| Mild | 4 (17%) | 9 (13%) | 0.428b |
| Moderate | 3 (13%) | 25 (35%) | <0.001b |
| Severe | 16 (70%) | 37 (52%) | 0.009b |
Notes: Data are presented as the mean ± standard (range) error or the number of subjects (%).
a
P-values determined using the Student’s t-test;
b
P-values determined using the χ2 test.