Table 2. Clinical characteristics of paired Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in 2015 (n = 813).
Variables | Pre-Hajj (N = 813) | During Hajj (N = 813) |
---|---|---|
Respiratory symptoms*** | 362 (44.5%) | 696 (85.6%) |
Productive cough | 139 (17.1) | 532 (65.4) |
Dry cough | 166 (20.4) | 231 (28.4) |
Fever | 141 (17.3) | 214 (26.3) |
Sore throat | 116 (14.3) | 280 (34.4) |
Cold | 196 (24.1) | 420 (51.7) |
Ear pain | 19 (2.3) | 4 (0.5) |
Hospital admission* | 21 (2.6) | 9 (1.1) |
Antibiotic use** | 65 (8.0) | 389 (47.8) |
*in the last 1 year for pre-Hajj.
**in the last 3 months.
*** one or more respiratory symptoms.