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. 2021 Jan 26;16(1):e0246122. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246122

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.