Comparison of indices between effective group and ineffective group
| Indices | Effective group, mean ± SD | Ineffective group, mean ± SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC, × 109/L | 8.90±6.47 | 8.00±4.13 | 0.433 |
| NE, × 109/L | 6.63±6.14 | 5.77±3.89 | 0.423 |
| LY, × 109/L | 1.31±0.51 | 1.42±0.79 | 0.452 |
| CRP, mg/L | 100.50±65.26 | 66.64±60.92 | 0.013 |
| ESR, mm/1st hour | 59.89±34.54 | 45.33±33.80 | 0.085 |
| Fer, μg/L | 945.91±700.47 | 892.18±753.48 | 0.757 |
| PCT, ng/mL | 0.15±0.12 | 0.15±0.11 | 0.802 |
| Days with fever before admission | 48.50±50.80 | 75.40±133.00 | 0.601 |
| Days with fever after admission and before examination | 9.31±7.42 | 9.55±7.38 | 0.744 |
| Days with fever from onset to examination | 55.86±49.66 | 84.95±133.16 | 0.785 |
CRP = C-reactive protein; Fer = serum ferritin level; ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate; LY = lymphocyte count; NE = neutrophil granulocyte count; PCT = serum procalcitonin level; SD = standard deviation; WBC = white blood cell count.