Table 1.
Summary of clinical information.
| Characteristics | HC (n = 20) | SI (n = 10) | SE (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male gender, Percentage | 85.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| Age, year old, mean ± SD | 6.35 ± 2.0 | 3.40 ± 1.43 | 3.80 ± 2.30 |
| WBC, 109/L, mean ± SD | NA | 14.57 ± 3.88 | 12.8 ± 4.55 |
| CRP, mg/L, mean ± SD | NA | 37.0 ± 38.93 | 34.30 ± 26.70 |
| PCT, ng/ml, mean ± SD | NA | 10.60 ± 31.42 | 0.71 ± 1.10 |
CRP, C-reactive protein; HC, healthy children; SE, sepsis without confirmed pathogens; PCT, procalcitonin; SI, sepsis with confirmed pathogens infection; WBC, whole blood cell; SD, Standard Deviation.