Table 1 Characteristics of the infected and non-infected groups
Variables | Infected group (n = 32) | Non-infected group (n = 31) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Demographic characteristics | |||
Age, yr | 64.14 ± 13.43 | 62.57 ± 11.54 | 0.620 |
Female | 14 (43.8) | 16 (51.6) | 0.532 |
Comorbidities | |||
Hypertension | 5 (15.6) | 7 (22.6) | 0.482 |
Diabetes | 4 (12.5) | 2 (6.5) | 0.672 |
COPD | 5 (15.6) | 1 (3.2) | 0.196 |
CHD | 1 (3.1) | 1 (3.2) | 1.000 |
Inflammatory diseases | 5 (15.6) | 1 (3.2) | 0.196 |
Involved joint (hip) | 21 (65.6) | 30 (96.7) | 0.002* |