Progress in hospital in different HIV serostatus groups
| HIV seropositivity | HIV+ | HIV− | Differences between HIV+ and HIV− |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Includes two brain abscesses (one ventricular tap (S pneumoniae) and one necrotic post-infarct abscess (E coli). | |||
| †Transfusions given on admission or during stay in hospital. | |||
| Number of children | 157 | 302 | |
| Median time (h) for temp ⩽37°C ⩾24 h [range] | 33 [6–264] | 24 [1–456] | |
| Number requiring anticonvulsant therapy | 74 (47%) | 119 (39%) | p = 0.135 |
| Ultrasound scan of head done | 28 | 82 | |
| Abnormal findings on ultrasound | 13 (46%) | 34 (41%) | p = 0.8 |
| Number requiring 2nd line antibiotic therapy | 43 (27%) | 114 (38%) | p = 0.03 |
| Subdural/abscess tapped* | 3 (2%) | 6 (2%) | p = 0.6 |
| Blood transfusions† | 3 (2%) | 6 (2%) | p = 0.6 |