Table 1 Baseline characteristics in patients with and without confirmed CDI diagnosis.
N (%) or median (IQR) | ||
|---|---|---|
Variable | CDI-positive (n =9) | CDI-negative (n = 6) |
Age (years) | 62 (50-86) | 64 (59-65) |
Peak creatinine (μmol/L) | ||
< 100 | 8 (89) | 6 (100) |
100-199 | 0 | 0 |
≥200 | 1 (11) | 0 |
Peak leukocyte count × 109/L < 10.0 | 0 | 1 (17) |
10.0 - 19.9 | 2 (22) | 2 (22) |
≥20.0 | 7 (78) | 3 (50) |
Number of stools/day | 4 (0-6) | 5 (3-6) |
Fever (first 48 hours) | 3 (33) | 5 (83) |
Ileus | 1 (11) | 0 |
Initially prescribed dosage | ||
125 mg | 5 (56) | 4 (67) |
250 mg | 3 (33) | 1 (17) |
500 mg | 1 (11) | 1 (17) |
Days of treatment | 6 (5-15) | 5 (4-10) |