Table 4 Comparison of means between children with and without the presence of Cyclospora spp. detected by Zielh-Neelsen modified staining in stool samples from children who consulted the emergency department of the Hospital San Juan De Dios De Armenia (Quindio, Colombia) from April to May 2022
Features | Mean (range) in children with Cyclospora spp in stool | Mean (range) in children without Cyclospora spp in stool | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 12 (1-168) | 24 (1-168) | 0,42 |
Weight (Kg) | 10,6 (2,8–58) | 12 (2,5–60) | 0,36 |
Mother’s years of schooling | 12 (5–16) | 11 (5–17) | 0,53 |
Days with diarrhoea at the time of consultation | 3 (1–14) | 2 (1–14) | 0,46 |