Baseline characteristics according to HCMV exposure
| Previous HCMV exposure (n=115) | No previous HCMV exposure (n=68) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean (SD)) | 61 (14) | 61 (13) |
| Male (n (%)) | 69 (63) | 43 (60) |
| Functional co-morbidity index (mean (SD)) | 3 (2) | 3 (2) |
| APACHE 2 (mean (SD)) | 21 (7) | 21 (8) |
| Days of mechanical ventilation (median (Q1, Q3)) | 8 (5, 13) | 7 (4, 16) |
| ICU length of stay (median (Q1, Q3)) | 11 (6, 18) | 11 (6, 20) |
| Vasopressors (n (%)) | 83 (73) | 49 (72) |
| Renal replacement therapy (n (%)) | 34 (30) | 15 (22) |
HCMV, human cytomegalovirus; ICU, intensive care unit.