Table 1 Demographic and clinical data
Characteristics | Control (n = 16) | ARDS (n = 13) | H1N1 (n = 15) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years, mean ± SD) | 54 ± 15 | 43 ± 15 | 50 ± 12 |
Sex (male/female) | 9/7 | 5/8 | 9/6 |
Primary cause of death, n (%) | |||
Respiratory failure | - | 4 (30) | 11(73) |
Cardiovascular diseases | 9 (56) | - | 2 (13) |
Liver diseases | 4 (25) | - | - |
Refractory sepsis | - | 6 (46) | 2 (13) |
Gastrointestinal disease | 2 (12) | - | - |
Gastrointestinal bleeding | 1 (6) | 3 (23) | - |