Table 2.
Comparison Between Characteristics of Relapse and Reinfection Cases
| Variable | Relapse Cases (n = 28) | Reinfection Cases (n = 21) | P Valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group, No. (%) | |||
| 60 y | 20 (71.4) | 15 (71.4) | 1.000 |
| ≥60 y | 8 (28.6) | 6 (28.6) | |
| Sex, No. (%) | |||
| Female | 7 (25) | 5 (23.8) | 1.000 |
| Male | 21 (75) | 16 (76.2) | |
| Ethnic group, No. (%) | |||
| Malay | 11 (39.3) | 5 (23.8) | .359 |
| Non-Malay | 17 (60.7) | 16 (76.2) | |
| Median time to disease recurrence, mo | 22.0 | 49.00 | .003 |
| Infecting strain, No. (%) | |||
| Beijing | 18 (64.3) | 13 (61.9) | 1.000 |
| Non-Beijing | 10 (35.7) | 8 (38.1) |
a P values comparing relapse and reinfection cases are from Fisher exact test for categorical variables and Mann-Whitney U test for the continuous variable.