Table 2.
Clinical Parameters Indicating Severity at Presentation of the Study Population
| Parameter | All patients (n=177) | Received CS post-CDI diagnosis (n=64) | Did not receive CS post-CDI diagnosis (n=113) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leukocytosis >15×103 cells/μL | 61 (34.46) | 34 (53.13) | 27 (23.89) | 0.563 |
| Hypoalbuminemia <2.5 g/dL | 31 (17.51) | 10 (15.63) | 21 (18.58) | 0.614 |
| Elevated creatinine >1.3 mg/dL | 35 (19.77) | 7 (10.94) | 28 (24.78) | 0.026a |
| Systolic blood pressure <100 mmHg | 73 (41.24) | 24 (37.50) | 49 (43.36) | 0.651 |
Values are presented as number (%).
a
Significant P-value.
CS, corticosteroid; CDI, Clostridium difficile infection.