Table 1.
Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of the Study Population
| Characteristic | Ss+ (n = 67 [34%]) | Ss− (n = 133 [66%]) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, median (IQR) | 42 (18–60) | 36 (19–65) | .0613 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 55 [82%] | 104 [78%] | .6542 |
| Female | 12 [18%] | 29 [22%] | |
| BMI, kg/m2, median (IQR) | 18.9 (13.8–30.4) | 18.6 (12.8–29.5) | .2757 |
| HbA1c | 5.6 (4.5–17.7) | 6 (4.6–14.9) | .0219 |
| Duration of symptoms in days, median (range) | 45 (35–65) | 48 (30–61) | .8742 |
| Smoking | |||
| Yes, current smoker | 20 [30%] | 42 [31%] | .8549 |
| Yes, former smoker | 15 [22%] | 23 [17%] | |
| No, never | 32 [48%] | 68 [52%] | |
| Alcoholism | |||
| Yes | 27 [40%] | 47 [35%] | .5937 |
| Never | 40 [60%] | 86 [65%] |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; IQR, interquartile range; Ss, Strongyloides stercoralis.