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Comparison of H1N1-Positive Patients to Patients With Negative H1N1 Testing During the Pandemic
| H1N1 positive (N = 48) | H1N1 negative (N = 64) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 9.3 | 5.3 | 0.08 |
| Proportion female | 25 (52.1%) | 36 (56.3%) | 0.66 |
| Genotype | |||
| SS | 31 (64.5%) | 48 (75%) | 0.49 |
| SC | 12 (25%) | 11 (17%) | |
| Other | 5 (10.4%) | 5 (7.8%) | |
| HU or chronic transfusion | 21 (43.8%) | 14 (21.9%) | 0.01 |
| Admission | 23 (47.9%) | 36 (56.2%) | 0.38 |
| ACS | 10 (20.8%) | 14 (21.9%) | 0.89 |
| Mean duration of admission (days) | 3 | 3.4 | 0.62 |
