Table 4 Characteristics of the primary school children with GAS positive versus GAS negative throat swab culture in Sissa sub-county, Wakiso
Characteristic | GAS positive N (%) | GAS negative N (%) | OR(95% C.I) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | ||||
Male | 23 (33.8) | 126(42.3) | 1.43(0.83–2.49) | 0.200 |
Female | 45 (66.2) | 172(57.7) | ||
Age | ||||
< 10y | 32(47.1) | 162(54.4) | 1.34(0.79–2.27) | 0.277 |
> 10 yr | 36(52.9) | 136(45.6) | ||
History of fever | ||||
Yes | 4 (5.9) | 15(5) | 1.18(0.38–3.67) | 0.776 |
No | 64 (94.1) | 283(95) | ||
Cough | ||||
Yes | 31 (45.6) | 110(36.9) | 1.43(0.84–2.44) | 0.185 |
No | 37 (54.4) | 188(63.1) | ||
Sore throat | ||||
Yes | 8 (11.8) | 61(20.5) | 0.52(0.24–1.14) | 0.098 |
No | 60 (88.2) | 237(79.5) | ||
Palatal petechae | ||||
Yes | 2 (2.9) | 23(7.7) | 0.36(0.08–1.58) | 0.159 |
No | 66 (97.1) | 275(92.3) | ||
Tonsillar enlargement | ||||
Yes | 6(8.8) | 50(16.8) | 0.48(0.20–1.17) | 0.100 |
No | 62(91.2) | 248(83.2) | ||
Cervical adenopathy | ||||
Yes | 9(13.2) | 57(19.1) | 0.64(0.30–1.17) | 0.254 |
No | 59 (86.8) | 241(80.9) | ||