Table 4 Characteristics of infectious episodes in patients with aplastic anemia based on the degree of neutropenia
From: Infections in patients with aplastic Anemia in Chiang Mai University
| Characteristics |
Severe Neutropenia (ANC < 500/mm3) (N = 17) |
Non-severe Neutropenia (ANC > 500/mm3) (N = 14) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of pathogen | |||
| Bacteria | 8 (47.1%) | 3 (21.4%) | 0.138 |
| Fungi | 5 (29.4%) | 0 (0%) | 0.113 |
| Culture-negative | 5 (29.4%) | 10 (71.4%) | 0.020 |
| Outcome | |||
| Resolve | 11 (64.7%) | 14 (100%) | 0.03 |
| Death | 6 (35.3%) | 0 (0%) | 0.013 |