Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the patients
Characteristic | Semi-quantitative PCT-examined group, n (%) | Control group, n(%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â |
   >60 years | 28 (29.5) | 23 (22.5) |
   ≤60 years | 67 (70.5) | 79 (77.5) |
Mean age (years) | 51.4 ± 15.7 | 48.6 ± 46.0 |
Sex | Â | Â |
   Male | 42 (44.2) | 40 (39.2) |
   Female | 53 (55.8) | 62 (60.8) |
Sepsis severity | Â | Â |
   Sepsis | 57 (60.0) | 54 (52.9) |
   Severe sepsis and septic shock | 38 (40.0) | 48 (47.1) |
Comorbidity | Â | Â |
   Without comorbidities | 20 (21.1) | 20 (19.6) |
   With comorbidities | 75 (78.9) | 82 (80.4) |
Source of infection | Â | Â |
   One source | 82 (86.3) | 86 (84.3) |
   ≥2 sources | 13 (13.7) | 16 (15.7) |
14-day mortality | 26 (27.4) | 53 (52.0) |