Table I.
Demographic characteristics of all subjects.
| Characteristics | Control (n=25) | Septic shock (n=21) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 65.2±13.4 | 67.2±13.4 | >0.05 |
| Gender, female/male | 16/9 | 13/8 | >0.05 |
| Leukocytes, 109/l | 5.8±1.4 | 14.6±5.5 | <0.001 |
| Lymphocytes, 109/l | 1.1±0.3 | 0.3±0.1 | <0.001 |
| Hs-CRP, mg/l | 2.3±0.7 | 12.6±3.1 | <0.001 |
| Infection site, n (%) | |||
| Lung | – | 9 (42.9) | |
| Abdomen | – | 5 (23.8) | |
| Blood | – | 3 (14.3) | |
| Burn | – | 2 (9.5) | |
| Others | – | 2 (9.5) |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Hs-CRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.