Table 2.
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of 327 patients with staphylococcal sepsis
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Median age in years (IQR) | 54 (42–65) |
| Female sex – no. (%) | 114 (34.9) |
| Pre-existing conditions – no. (%) | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 116 (35.5) |
| Heart disease | 17 (5.2) |
| Kidney disease | 53 (16.2) |
| Liver disease | 13 (4.0) |
| Lung disease | 18 (5.5) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.1) |
| Alcoholism | 5 (1.5) |
| Autoimmune disease | 5 (1.5) |
| Neurological disease | 8 (2.5) |
| Hematological disease | 9 (2.8) |
| Median co-morbidity index (IQR)a | 1 (0–1) |
| Outcomes – no. (%) | |
| Respiratory failure | 58 (17.7) |
| Shock | 38 (11.6) |
| Death at 28 days | 30 (9.2) |
a
Co-morbidity index is a 10 point score comprised of one point each for lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurological disease, hematological disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, diabetes, and alcoholism.