Table 1 Baseline characteristics of subjects at study entry
Clinical diagnosis at discharge | DF | DHF |
|---|---|---|
Number of subjects | 8 | 11 |
Age (mean ± SE) | 10.5 ± 0.3 | 10.0 ± 0.2 |
Sex (male/female) | 6/2 | 7/4 |
Hematocrit (%) (mean ± SE) | 39.8 ± 0.3 | 42.3 ± 0.6 |
AST (mean ± SE) | 70 ± 11 | 102 ± 16 |
Presence/Absence of pleural effusion (by ultrasound) | 0/8 | 2/7* |
Days ill prior to enrollment (mean ± SE) | 4.5 ± 0.1 | 4.3 ± 0.1 |
Fever day (mean ± SE) | -0.25 ± 0.1 | -0.73 ± 0.1 |