Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of patients (Me; interquartile range).
| Parameters | Neonatal sepsis group, n = 10 | Neonates with UTI, n = 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | 36 [31–40] | 38 [38–39] |
| Birth weight (gram) | 2,600 [1,350–3,400] | 3,200 [3,000–3,510] |
| Gender (male), abs. (%) | 6 (60) | 8 (80) |
| Apgar score | 7 [6–7] | 8 [8–8] |
| Clinical manifestation, abs. (%): | ||
| enterocolitis; - meningitis; - pneumonia and enterocolitis; - septicemia; - urinary tract infection |
3 (30) 3 (30) 2 (20) 2 (20) |
10 (100) |
| Mechanical ventilation, abs. (%) | 8 (80) | |
| C-reactive protein (mg/dl) | 2.5 [1.2–4.8] | 0.15 [0.1–0.2] |
| White Blood Cells (×109/L) | 12.6 [3.4–22.2] | 9.8 [8.7–11.2] |
| Platelets (×109/L) | 35.5 [20–46] | 270 [240-300] |
| Died, abs. (%) | 3 (30) | – |