Table 1.
Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients
| Characteristic | All patients (n = 84) | Diarrhea group (n = 26) | Non-diarrhea group (n = 58) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex, n (%) | 28 (33) | 8 (31) | 20 (35) | .806 |
| Age, y | ||||
| Median | 37 | 38.5 | 37 | |
| Range | 24–74 | 29–74 | 24–67 | |
| Age ≥50 y, n (%) | 23 (27) | 7 (27) | 16 (28) | >.999 |
| Suspected case contact exposure, n (%) | 57 (68) | 19 (73) | 38 (66) | .616 |
| Current smoking, n (%) | 5 (6) | 2 (8) | 3 (5) | .643 |
| Underlying illness, n (%) | 13 (16) | 3 (12) | 10 (17) | .746 |
| Respiratory disease | 3 (4) | 0 | 3 (5) | .549 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (7) | 2 (8) | 4 (7) | >.999 |
| Hypertension | 4 (5) | 1 (4) | 3 (5) | >.999 |
| Symptoms | ||||
| Fever | 72 (86) | 22 (85) | 50 (86) | >.999 |
| Headache | 28 (33) | 15 (58) | 13 (22) | .003 |
| Myalgia or fatigue | 37 (44) | 17 (65) | 20 (34) | .010 |
| Cough | 48 (57) | 22 (85) | 26 (45) | <.001 |
| Sputum production | 26 (31) | 14 (54) | 12 (21) | .004 |
| Dyspnea | 32 (38) | 9 (35) | 23 (40) | .809 |
| Nausea | 16 (19) | 10 (38) | 6 (10) | .005 |
| Vomiting | 6 (7) | 5 (19) | 1 (2) | .010 |
| Abdominal pain | 2 (2) | 2 (8) | 0 (0) | .093 |
| Abdominal distention | 3 (4) | 2 (8) | 1 (2) | .225 |
| Tenesmus | 1 (1) | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | .310 |
COVID-19, corona virus disease 2019.