Table 2.
Summary Characteristics of Longitudinal Cohort
| Variables (mean ± SD or n) | Aggregate (n = 24) | Control (n = 12) | Case (n = 12) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, male/female | 8/16 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 1.00 |
| Mode of delivery, vaginal/cesarean | 14/10 | 6/6 | 8/4 | 0.68 |
| Gestational age at birth, wk | 39.17 ± 1.05 | 39.58 ± 0.90 | 38.75 ± 1.06 | 0.05 |
| Age at initial sampling, mo | 1.18 ± 0.29 | 1.26 ± 0.36 | 1.10 ± 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Age at second sampling, mo | 2.70 ± 0.79 | 2.65 ± 0.76 | 2.74 ± 0.86 | 0.78 |
| Age at final sampling, mo | 3.67 ± 0.80 | 3.83 ± 0.70 | 3.51 ± 0.89 | 0.35 |
| Severity score | 0.89 ± 1.30 | 0 ± 0 | 1.77± 1.34 | NA |
| Severity group, mild/severe | NA | NA | 10/2 | NA |
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.