Table 2. Factors associated with the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms.
| Factors | No GI symptoms | GI symptoms | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.524 | |||
| Male | 3 | 2 | ||
| Female | 1 | 4 | ||
| Age, yr | 71.8 ± 44.2 | 44.2 ± 20.2 | 0.042 | |
| Pneumonia | 0.190 | |||
| No | 1 | 5 | ||
| Yes | 3 | 1 | ||
| Severitya | 0.848 | |||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Rectal swab | 0.500 | |||
| Negative | 2 | 1 | ||
| Positive | 2 | 5 | ||
| WBC, ×109 cells/L | 4.9 ± 1.5 | 5.7 ± 1.8 | 0.458 | |
| CRP, mg/dL | 1.4 ± 1.5 | 1.4 ± 1.9 | 0.971 | |
GI = gastrointestinal, WBC = white blood cells, CRP = C-reactive protein.
aSeverity: 1. mechanical ventilator or high oxygen therapy, 2. oxygen therapy, 3. conservative care.