Table 3.
Patient demographic characteristics according to serologic test results
| Variable | Seropositive (n=33) | Seronegative (n=198) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 54±19 | 52±15 | 0.564 |
| Gender (male:female) | 12:21 | 111:87 | 0.040 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.5±4.5 | 24.5±3.9 | 0.237 |
| Viral titer (HSV IgM) | 1,047±1,389 | 161±103 | 0.000 |
| Affected ear (right:left) | 16:17 | 81:117 | 0.450 |
| Initial hearing level (dB) | 69.1±31.0 | 62.5±29.8 | 0.262 |
| Final recovery hearing level (dB) | 39.2±34.0 | 36.7±28.8 | 0.683 |
| First recovery time (day) | 18.1±37.1 | 11.8±15.8 | 0.410 |
| Final recovery time (day) | 68.9±115.4 | 61.9±109.5 | 0.747 |
| Dizziness, yes | 4 (12) | 38 (19) | 0.645 |
| Hemoglobin (103/μL) | 13.3±1.6 | 13.5±1.3 | 0.046 |
| WBC (103/μL) | 8.3±3.0 | 8.2±3.2 | 0.305 |
| Neutrophil (103/μL) | 6.1±2.3 | 5.8±3.4 | 0.623 |
| Lymphocyte (103/μL) | 1.7±0.9 | 1.7±0.8 | 0.620 |
| Monocyte (103/μL) | 0.3±0.2 | 0.4±0.2 | 0.979 |
| Platelet (103/μL) | 252.4±66.9 | 251.2±49.7 | 0.738 |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation.
HSV, herpes simplex virus; IgM, immunoglobulin M; WBC, white blood cell.