Table 3.
Differences (p-Values) in Clinical Parameters in the Fecal Leukocyte, Lactoferrin, and Occult Blood-Positive versus Negative Groups
| Fecal leukocytes | Fecal lactoferrin | Fecal occult blood | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea, times/day | 0.239 | 0.959 | 0.207 |
| Fever | 0.263 | 0.540 | 1.000 |
| Moderate to severe dehydration | 0.638 | 0.049 | 1.000 |
| Duration of diarrhea, day | 0.687 | 0.604 | 0.172 |
| Acute kidney injury | 1.000 | 1.000 | 0.622 |
| Bacterial pathogen detection by multiplex PCR (n=31) | 0.697 | 0.032 | 0.423 |
| Viral pathogen detection by multiplex PCR (n=31) | 1.000 | 0.550 | 1.000 |
| Mucosal erosion or ulcer (n=44) | 0.352 | 0.724 | 0.510 |
PCR, polymerase chain reaction.