Table 1.
Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of children.
| Statistical variable | Xyloglucan + ORS (n = 18) | ORS (n = 18) | Total (n = 36) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (girls) | n (%) | 9 (50.00) | 12 (66.67) | 21 (58.33) |
| Age (years) | Mean (SD) | 4.72 (4.33) | 3.94 (3.26) | 4.33 (3.80) |
| Age ranges | n (%) | |||
| ≤1 year | 3 (16.67) | 2 (11.11) | 5 (13.88) | |
| 1–5 years | 7 (38.89) | 10 (55.56) | 17 (47.22) | |
| 5–10 years | 4 (22.22) | 5 (27.78) | 9 (25.00) | |
| >10 years | 4 (22.22) | 1 (5.56) | 5 (13.88) | |
| Hydration status | n (%) | |||
| Normal | 11 (61.11) | 13 (72.22) | 24 (66.66) | |
| Mild dehydration | 7 (38.89) | 5 (27.78) | 12 (33.33) | |
| Body temperature | ||||
| ≤37°C | 9 (50.00) | 7 (38.89) | 16 (44.44) | |
| 37-38°C | 5 (27.78) | 6 (33.33) | 11 (30.55) | |
| >38°C | 4 (22.22) | 5 (27.78) | 9 (25.00) |
ORS: oral rehydration solution; SD: standard deviation.