Table 3.
Patient demographics
| Demographics | Accepted group (N = 272) | Rejected group (N = 135) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 63.7 | 62.2 | 0.35 |
| Male gender | 152 (55.9) | 79 (58.5) | 0.61 |
| Previous hospitalization within 3 months | 140 (51.5) | 66 (48.9) | 0.62 |
| Previous antibiotic use within 3 months | 186 (68.4) | 95 (70.4) | 0.68 |
| Charlson comorbidity score | |||
| 1–2 | 58 | 34 | |
| 3–4 | 66 | 33 | 0.67 |
| ≥5 | 148 | 68 | |
| Median (IQR) | 5 (3–7) | 5 (2–6) | |
| Classification category for ABSSSI severity | |||
| 1 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 119 | 52 | 0.927 |
| 3 | 119 | 60 | |
| 4 | 34 | 23 | |
| Median (IQR) | 3 (2, 3) | 3 (2, 3) | |
Data are n (%) unless otherwise stated
ABSSSI acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, IQR interquartile range