Table 2.
Clinical Demographics of Patients with Monomicrobial and Polymicrobial Infections
| Variable | Monomicrobial (n = 111) | Polymicrobial (n = 225) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic group (%) | 0.51 | ||
| 4-day | 52 (47) | 114 (51) | – |
| Control | 59 (53) | 111 (49) | – |
| Median maximum WBC (IQR) | 15.2 (11, 19) | 16.2 (12, 20) | 0.21 |
| Median maximum temperature (IQR) | 37.6 (37.1, 38.3) | 37.8 (37.1, 38.5) | 0.29 |
| Median APACHE II score (IQR) | 9 (6, 12) | 10 (6, 15) | 0.20 |
APACHE = Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; IQR = interquartile range; WBC = white blood cells.