Table 1.
Characteristics of Patients With HIV Infection With Positive Enteric Pathogen Testing Using Either Conventional Stool Evaluation or Multiplex Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel
| Characteristic | Conventional Stool Tests (n = 45) | GPP (n = 124) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, No. (%) | 45 (100) | 119 (96.0) | .326 |
| Mean age (SD) | 47.2 (9.2) | 48.4 (10.2) | .523 |
| Ethnicity, No. (%) | .171 | ||
| White | 22 (48.9) | 72 (58.1) | |
| Black | 4 (8.9) | 10 (8.1) | |
| Hispanic | 18 (40) | 31 (25) | |
| Other | 1 (2.2) | 11 (8.9) | |
| Symptoms at presentation, No. (%) | |||
| Diarrhea | 41 (91.1) | 112 (90.3) | >.999 |
| Blood in stool | 1 (2.2) | 6 (4.8) | .676 |
| Fever | 1 (2.2) | 11 (8.9) | .185 |
| Nausea &/or vomiting | 4 (8.9) | 14 (11.3) | .783 |
| Labs at presentation | |||
| CD4 count, mean (SD) | 371.8 (264.8) | 574.3 (337.7) | <.001 |
| Viral load copies/mL, No. (%) | .486 | ||
| <50 | 31 (70.5) | 93 (75) | |
| 50–200 | 2 (4.6) | 10 (8.1) | |
| ≥200 | 11 (25) | 21 (16.9) | |
| Receiving ART, No. (%) | 37 (82.2) | 105 (85.4) | .634 |
Abbreviations: ART, antiretroviral therapy; GPP, gastrointestinal pathogen panel.