Table 1 Characteristics of the study population by mBSFS-C stool consistency category
From: Viral species richness and composition in young children with loose or watery stool in Ethiopia
N children (pools) | Watery 29 (4) | Loose 79 (8) | Smooth 59 (6) | Lumpy 88 (9) | Pellets 14 (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Median age in months (IQR) | 7.2 (4.8-12) | 36 (12-48) | 36 (24-48) | 36 (24-49.2) | 48 (36-57) |
Female | 15 (51.7% ) | 39 (49.4% ) | 33 (55.9% ) | 48 (54.5% ) | 8 (57.1% ) |
Blood in stoola | 4 (13.8% ) | 4 (5.1% ) | 2 (3.4% ) | 5 (5.7% ) | 0 (0% ) |
Feverb | 9 (32.1% ) | 28 (36.8% ) | 20 (35.1% ) | 33 (38.8% ) | 6 (50% ) |