Table 2.
Comparison of signs, symptoms and vital signs among patients with severe leptospirosis admitted to ICU and ward
| ICU (N = 48) | Ward (N = 123) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signs and symptoms | |||
| Choluria | 7 (16.6 %) | 54 (44.7 %) | 0.001 |
| Crackles | 1 (2.1 %) | 15 (13 %) | 0.043 |
| Diarrhea | 12 (25 %) | 52 (42.3 %) | 0.855 |
| Dyspnea | 18 (37.5 %) | 33 (27.6 %) | 0.287 |
| Fever | 33 (68.8 %) | 115 (94.3 %) | <0.0001 |
| Hematemesis | 7 (14.6 %) | 7 (5.7 %) | 0.068 |
| Hematuria | 3 (8.3 %) | 8 (7.3 %) | 0.759 |
| Hemoptysis | 8 (16.7 %) | 9 (8.1 %) | 0.625 |
| Jaundice | 30 (64.5 %) | 87 (71.5 %) | 0.998 |
| Myalgia | 27 (58.3 %) | 104 (84.6 %) | <0.0001 |
| Oliguria | 10 (22.9 %) | 32 (26.8 %) | 0.699 |
| Conjunctival suffusion | 4 (10.4 %) | 22 (17.9 %) | 0.305 |
| Tachypnea | 15 (33.3 %) | 15 (13 %) | 0.004 |
| Vital signs | |||
| SBP (mmHg) | 106.28 ± 27 | 115.17 ± 18 | 0.018 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 64.53 ± 18.7 | 71.3 ± 14.8 | 0.18 |
| HR (/min) | 105.03 ± 19.5 | 94.7 ± 19.05 | 0.008 |
| RR (/min) | 31.8 ± 13 | 25 ± 8.78 | 0.004 |
SBP systolic blood pressure, DBP diastolic blood pressure, HR Heart Rate, RR Respiratory Rate. Pearson’s Chi-squared test, T-Student test and Mann–Whitney test were used. P values ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant