Table 1 Baseline characteristics of children admitted to hospital with suspected Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Characteristic | All Patients (n = 202) | Patients with positive PCR for PCP (n = 110) |
|---|---|---|
Male | 92 (46%) | 49 (45%) |
Median age, IQR, months | 3.3 (2.2-4.6) | 3.4 (2.7-3.9) |
HIV positive | 129/200 (65%) | 92/109 (84%) |
Median CD4 percentage*, IQR, % | 16.9 (10.1-27.1) | 13.6 (9.0-18.0) |
Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis* | 27 (21%) | 10 11%) |