Table 3.
Treatment agent
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Drug used for treatment: |
|
|
| Ribavirin |
29 |
80.6 |
| Corticosteroid |
2 |
5.6 |
| Ranitidine |
2 |
5.6 |
| Antiviral drug |
3 |
8.2 |
| Patients nursed in open wards: |
|
|
| Yes |
7 |
4.5 |
| No |
133 |
84.7 |
| Not sure |
17 |
10.8 |
| Corticosteroids important in management: |
|
|
| Yes |
53 |
34.2 |
| No |
31 |
20.0 |
| Not sure |
71 |
45.8 |
| Absence of bleeding good prognostic sign: |
|
|
| Yes |
98 |
61.2 |
| No |
16 |
10.0 |
| Not sure | 46 | 28.8 |