Table 3.
The Association Between Exposure and Incubation Period
| Group | Number | Percent (%) | Median (Quartile Spacing) | χ2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of exposure | |||||
| Bite | 145 | 88.41 | 73.0 (32.00~166.00) | 0.636 | 0.727 |
| Scratch | 15 | 9.15 | 44.5 (30.25~189.00) | ||
| Other | 4 | 2.44 | 79.0 (15.00~143.00) | ||
| Degree of exposure | |||||
| Level I | 7 | 4.27 | 83.5 (31.00~698.00) | 0.503 | 0.778 |
| Level II | 50 | 30.49 | 70.5 (31.25~202.25) | ||
| Level III | 104 | 63.41 | 73.5 (32.00~162.75) | ||
| Exposed area | |||||
| Head, neck and torso | 19 | 11.59 | 30.0 (16.00~77.50) | 11.674 | 0.02 |
| Arm | 22 | 13.41 | 75.0 (28.00~129.50) | ||
| Hand | 70 | 42.68 | 70.0 (32.00~149.00) | ||
| Above the knee | 12 | 7.32 | 218.0 (86.50~2660.25) | ||
| Below the knee | 52 | 31.71 | 72.5 (32.25~205.00) | ||