Table 2.
Demographic and laboratory parameters among symptomatic and asymptomatic patients (n=231)
| Characteristic | Asymptomatic (n=108) | Symptomatic (n=123) | P | Odds ratio | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age category | |||||
| 18-40 yrs | 62 | 63 | 0.06 | 0.63-1.9 | 0.74 |
| 41-60 yrs | 43 | 47 | |||
| >60 yrs | 3 | 13 | |||
| Gender (female) | 18 | 32 | 0.08 | 0.25-2.44 | 0.67 |
| Comorbidities | 13 | 36 | 0.001 | 2.66 (1.08-6.53) | 0.03 |
| Hemoglobin | 13.8±1.7 | 13.5±1.8 | 0.17 | 0.73-1.23 | 0.69 |
| Total leucocyte count | 8452±2576 | 7429±2346 | 0.005 | 0.99-1.00 | 0.05 |
| Absolute lymphocyte count | 2377±687 | 2223±695 | 0.15 | 0.33-2.88 | 0.97 |
| CRP | 0.13 (0.08-0.26) | 0.29 (0.05-1.87) | 0.80 | - | - |
| Ferritin | 23 (14.8-59.8) | 126 (19.9-240) | 0.08 | - | - |
*Hemogram available for 188, CRP for 24, Ferritin for 20 patients