Table 1.
Clinical data of the PAT and PAF groups
| Clinical data | PAT infants | PAF infants | Statistical method | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (d) | 227.6 (mean) ± 7.6 (SD) | 229.1 ± 7.3 | Student’s t test | 0.09 |
| Birth weight (g) | 1777.08 ± 297.1 | 1814.16 ± 169.14 | Student’s t test | 0.711 |
| Delivery mode (CS/VD) | 3/9 | 3/9 | Chi square test | 1 |
| Gender (male/female) | 11/1 | 8/4 | Chi square test | 0.009 |
| Feeding (premature infant formula/mixed feeding/breastfeeding) | 4/3/5 | 4/3/5 | Chi square test | 1 |
| Postnatal antibiotic (d) | 7 (ranging 3–13) | 7 (ranging 3–14) | Non-parametric test | 0.671 |
| PROM | 12/0 | 6/6 | Chi square test | NA |
| Histological chorioamnionitis (positive/negative/no. of inspection) | 3/6/3 | 2/6/4 | Chi square test | NA |
VD vaginally delivered, CS cesarean section, PROM premature rupture of membranes