Table 1.
Characteristics of Participants from Study Cohorts in Bangladesh and Nepal
| Characteristic | Bangladesh (n = 127) | Nepal (n = 126) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, median (IQR), y | 13 (5–27) | 22.5 (16–36) |
| Female sex, No. (%) | 68 (54) | 65 (52) |
| Suspected enteric fever, No. | 92 | 126 |
| Salmonella Typhi blood culture positive | 28 | 77 |
| S. Typhi blood culture negative | 64 | 0 |
| Healthy endemic zone controls, No. | 20 | 0 |
| Other febrile disease, No. | 15 | 49 |
| Visceral leishmaniasis | 5 | 0 |
| Tuberculosis | 7 | 0 |
| Malaria | 3 | 0 |
| Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia | 0 | 19 |
| Escherichia coli bacteremia | 0 | 15 |
| Streptococcal bacteremia | 0 | 7 |
| Enterococcus bacteremia | 0 | 5 |
| Other bacteremia (Acinetobacter, Klebsiella) | 0 | 3 |
Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range.