Table 5.
Comparison of Baseline Characteristics by Disease Severity
| Baseline Characteristic, Median (IQR) | Mild/Moderate Illness (n = 45) | Severe Illness (n = 21) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 57 (48-63) | 60 (49-64) | .432 |
| Months since transplant | 65 (17-116) | 72 (17-110) | .874 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27 (24-30) | 29 (25-32) | .521 |
| Baseline creatinine (μmol/L) | 134 (106-184) | 178 (138-242) | .072 |
| eGFR (mL/min) | 41 (32-54) | 30 (21-46) | .056 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 126 (107-136) | 111 (98-121) | .050 |
| WCC (×109) | 6.5 (5-8.8) | 6.3 (4.8-7.4) | .398 |
| Lymphocytes (×109) | 1.2 (0.9-1.7) | 1.2 (0.7-1.6) | .458 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; Hb, hemoglobin; IQR, interquartile range; WCC, white cell count.