Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the enrolled children.
| S. No | Variables | Cases (n = 30) | Controls (n = 30) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Age (years) | 8 (3.8–11) | 10 (7–12) | 0.009 |
| 2. | Gender (n) Male Female |
18 (60%) 12 (40%) |
21 (70%) 09 (30%) |
|
| 3. | Height (cm) | 118 (95.2–135) | 136.5 (128–149.3) | 0.0004 |
| 4. | Weight (kg) | 17.4 (9.5–26.2) | 31 (23.7–34.2) | <0.0001 |
| Fever | 5 (4–6.25) | ND | ||
| 5. | Cough | 12 (10–14) | ND | |
| 6. | Chest pain | 4 (3–5) | ND | |
| 7. | Loss of Appetite (LOA) | 5.5 (4–10) | ND |
In table the median value of corresponding baseline clinical feature is represented. Data are median with IQR. n – Number; % – Percentage; cm – Centimeter; kg – kilogram; ND, No Data/Not Determined; IQR – Interquartile range; p-value, <0.5.