Table 1 Comparison between the moderate and severe groups as regards demographic data and clinical presentation (n = 56)
Demographic data | Moderate cases (n = 24) | Severe cases (n = 32) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (months), median (IQR) | 8.5 (2.13–22.5) | 5 (2.25–14.25) | 0.718 |
Sex | |||
 Male, N (%) | 14 (58.3%) | 18 (56.3%) | 0.876 |
 Female, N (%) | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (43.8%) | |
Duration of admission (days), median (IQR) | 4 (3–6.75) | 5 (3.25–7) | 0.235 |
Fever, N (%) | 24 (100%) | 31 (96.9%) | 0.382 |
Cough, N (%) | 16 (66.7%) | 26 (81.3%) | 0.212 |
Shortness of breath, N (%) | 15 (62.5%) | 24 (75%) | 0.314 |
Vomiting, N (%) | 5 (20.8%) | 9 (28.1%) | 0.533 |
Diarrhea, N (%) | 4 (16.7%) | 9 (28.1%) | 0.315 |
Convulsion, N (%) | 5 (20.8%) | 8 (25%) | 0.715 |
Mechanical ventilation, N (%) | 1 (4.2%) | 30 (93.8%) | 0.0001* |