Table 3 Positive detection rates by ISH and blood cultures according to clinical manifestations
From: Detection of bacterial DNA by in situ hybridization in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis
| Â | No | ISH positive | Blood culture Positive | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 60 | 37 (61.7%) | 6 (10.0%) | < 0.001 |
Fever | 30 | 23 (76.7%) | 6 (20.0%) | < 0.001 |
No fever | 30 | 14 (46.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | – |
CRP ≥ 1 mg/dL | 47 | 30 (63.8%) | 4 (8.6%) | < 0.001 |
CRPÂ <Â 1Â mg/dL | 13 | 7 (53.8%) | 2 (15.4%) | 0.0253 |
Antibiotic use | 24 | 15 (62.5%) | 2 (8.3%) | < 0.001 |