Table 2 Characteristics and outcomes of the case and control group.
Variable | Case group (n = 50) | Control group (n = 50) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
HIV Patients with AB pneumonia | HIV Patients with pneumonia other than AB | ||
Characteristics | |||
Age | 41.9 (13.8) | 44.3 (13.3) | 0.30 |
Male | 46 (92%) | 47 (94%) | 0.50 |
Length of stay | 37.4 (25.3) | 35.1 (23.9) | 0.62 |
Mechanical ventilation | 24 (48%) | 21 (42.0%) | 0.34 |
ART | 10 (20%) | 19 (38%) | 0.08 |
CD4+ T lymphocyte count | 18.5 (5.0–54.3) | 27.5 (8.0–87.0) | 0.07 |
APACHE II score | 18.5 (15.0–23.3) | 15.0 (13.8–19.3) | 0.08 |
Outcomes | |||
Mortality, n (%) | 17 (34%) | 8 (16%) | 0.03 |
