Table 3.
The comparison of baseline characteristics of patients with bacterial meningitis (n = 18), infective endocarditis (n = 11), and community-acquired pneumonia (n = 10).
| Bacterial meningitis | Infective endocarditis | Community-acquired pneumonia | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 18 | n = 11 | n = 10 | ||
| Age, years | 64 (69-70) | 59.5 (32–66) | 48 (33–62) | 0.140 |
| Gender (male/female) | 7/11 | 5/6 | 6/4 | |
| APACHE II | 18.5 (16–21) | 10.5 (8–17) | 21.5 (23.25–13.75) | 0.038 |
| SOFA | 6.5 (5–8) | 5.5 (2–7.5) | 7 (5–8) | 0.109 |
| WBC (cells/μL) | 22,000 (15,000–29,500) | 11,250 (9400–20,550) | 9600 (15,825–6050) | 0.410 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 187 (119–312) | 282 (243–313) | 288 (414–107.5) | 0.972 |
Data are expressed as medians (interquartile range). APACHE II: Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II; SOFA: Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; WBC: white blood cell count; CRP: C-reactive protein.