Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of all patients.
| Characteristic | Preventive antibiotic treatment (n = 2100) | Standard care/placebo (n = 2097) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 75 (65–82) | 75 (65–83) |
| Male sex | 52 (1095/2097) | 52 (1091/2096) |
| Medical history | ||
| Obstructive pulmonary disease | 9 (176/2055) | 7 (149/2047) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 20 (418/2098) | 20 (420/2095) |
| Atrial fibrillation | 22 (436/1995) | 23 (463/1990) |
| Pre-stroke disability (mRS) | 0 (0–1) | 0 (0–1) |
| Stroke severity (NIHSS) | 8 (4–15) | 7 (4–15) |
| Stroke type | ||
| Ischemic | 85 (1781/2100) | 86 (1799/2096) |
| Hemorrhagic | 12 (252/2100) | 10 (215/2096) |
| TIA | 2 (44/2100) | 2 (50/2096) |
| Other diagnosis | 1 (23/2100) | 2 (32/2096) |
| Intravenous thrombolysis | 32 (659/2061) | 31 (634/2057) |
| Dysphagia | 51 (922/1793) | 51 (918/1795) |
| Use of urinary cathether | 20 (262/1314) | 22 (286/1315) |
Data in % (n/N), median with interquartile range or mean with standard deviation.
mRS: modified Rankin scale; NIHSS: National Institute of Stroke Severity Scale; TIA: transient ischemic attack.