Table 1 Characteristics of the two groups of participants
Variables | CAP (n=236) | Healthy (n=105) | p-value | Adjusted p-values* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (95% CI) | ||||
Age in years | 4.7 (0.7-14) | 6 (1.2-15.1) | <0.001 | - |
Range (min-max) | 0.24-15.3 | 0.20-16.3 | ||
CRP level mg/L | 102 (9.6-315.2) | NA | - | - |
WBC count, cells *10 9 /L | 15.4 (4.5-35.6) | NA | - | - |
PCT | 7.8 (0.06-57.8) | NA | - | - |
n (%) | ||||
Male | 116/229 (51) | 71/105 (68) | 0.004 | - |
Fully vaccinated with PCV-7 | 57/216 (26) | 13/97 (13) | 0.004 | - |
Day care/school attendance | 167/226 (74) | 82/102 (80) | 0.20 | 0.94 |
Number of siblings >1 | 152/223 (68) | 76/103 (74) | 0.30 | 0.56 |
Positive tobacco exposure | 64/219 (29) | 39/100 (39) | 0.08 | 0.13 |
Nasopharyngeal SP _ PCR positive | 127 (54) | 34 (32) | <0.0001 | 0.003 |