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Comparison of treatments instituted for patients with severe leptospirosis admitted to ICU and ward
| ICU (N = 83) | Ward (N = 123) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoderivatives | 44 (54 %) | 58 (47.7 %) | 0.052 |
| Vasoconstrictors | 47 (57.8 %) | 15 (12.3 %) | <0.0001 |
| Ceftriaxone | 34 (41 %) | 83 (67.6 %) | 0.009 |
| Penicillin | 48 (59 %) | 60 (49.1 %) | 0.354 |
| Diuretics | 41 (49.4 %) | 32 (26.1 %) | 0.006 |
Pearson’s Chi-squared test was used to make the comparison. P values ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant
