Table 1.
Comparison of clinical data between groups
| Experimental group (n=43) | Control group (n=42) | t/X2 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years old) | 8.3±1.45 | 7.95±1.24 | 2.35 | 0.43 |
| Sex | 7.21 | 0.22 | ||
| Male (n%) | 23 (53.5%) | 27 (64.3%) | ||
| Female (n%) | 20 (46.5%) | 15 (35.7%) | ||
| Average course of disease | 1.52±2.53 | 1.37±2.35 | 2.52 | 0.67 |
| Temperature | 38.35±1.14 | 38.66±0.77 | 3.39 | 0.35 |
| Clinical symptoms | ||||
| Fever | 31 (72.1%) | 34 (81%) | 9.52 | 0.17 |
| Vomit | 13 (30.2%) | 11 (26.2%) | 7.84 | 0.09 |
| Convulsions | 27 (62.8%) | 19 (45.2%) | 6.74 | 0.11 |
| Mild dehydration | 12 (27.9%) | 9 (21.4%) | 4.35 | 0.31 |
| Moderate dehydration | 5 (11.6%) | 6 (14.2%) | 3.34 | 0.27 |
| Daily stool frequency | 3.12 | 0.13 | ||
| >10 times | 18 (41.9%) | 22 (52.4%) | 5.23 | 0.29 |
| 5-10 times | 12 (27.9%) | 9 (21.4%) | 4.35 | 0.31 |
| <5 times | 13 (30.2%) | 11 (26.2%) | 7.84 | 0.09 |
Note: Compared to the control group, a significant difference was P<0.05.