Patient characteristics in 1998
| Epidemic strain (n = 12) | Unique strains (n = 12) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Mean (SD; range). | |||
| FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in 1 second; BMI = body mass index; CFRD = cystic fibrosis related diabetes. | |||
| Age (years)* | 16.6 (2.4; 13–20) | 17.5 (3.7; 12–25) | NS |
| M:F | 5:7 | 7:5 | NS |
| FEV1 (% predicted)* | 86.0 (14.8; 59–110) | 85.3 (14.6; 60–109) | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2)* | 21.0 (2.8; 16.9–27.1) | 21.4 (3.4; 16.2–28.0) | NS |
| CFRD (n) | 2 | 1 | NS |
| Liver disease (n) | 1 | 1 | NS |
| rhDNase therapy (n) | 4 | 3 | NS |
| Maintenance oral antibiotics (n) | 6 | 6 | NS |
| Maintenance nebulised antibiotics (n) | 10 | 8 | NS |