TABLE 2.
Comparison of demographic and clinical parameters between B.1.36 and B.1.617.2 lineages
| Parameter | Groups | B.1.36 lineage | B.1.617.2 lineage | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Males | 59 (65.6%) | 176 (61.1%) | P = 0.52 |
| Females | 31 (34.4%) | 112 (38.8%) | ||
| Age | Age group I (0–10 yr) | 22 (24.4%) | 16 (5.5%) | P = 0.02* |
| Age group II (11–25 yr) | 23 (25.5%) | 104 (36.1%) | P = 0.17 | |
| Age group III (26–50 yr) | 32 (35.5%) | 124 (43%) | P = 0.602 | |
| Age group IV (≥51 yr) | 13 (14.4%) | 44 (15.3%) | P = 0.72 | |
| Clinical symptoms | Symptomatic | 31 (34.4%) | 188 (65.3%) | P = 1 × 10−4*** |
| Asymptomatic | 59 (65.6%) | 100 (34.7%) | ||
| Severe acute respiratory illness | Yes | 3 (3.3%) | 56 (19.4%) | P = 4 × 10−4*** |
| No | 87 (96.7%) | 232 (80.6%) | ||
| Influenza-like illness | Yes | 28 (31.1%) | 132 (45.8%) | P = 0.01** |
| No | 62 (68.9%) | 156 (54.1%) | ||
| Outcome | Survived | 89 (98.9%) | 250 (86.8%) | P = 2 × 10−3** |
| Deceased | 1 (1.1%) | 38 (13.2%) |